US Bridges

Nfa 1065 (sa 9519) over Little Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI North of SR24 · Structure no. 95S63000001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,189
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1065 (sa 9519) over Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1065 (sa 9519) over Little Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,189 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,168 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1065 (sa 9519)
CrossesLittle Creek
Location2.4 MI North of SR24
RouteCounty Highway 1065
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2654, -86.49637
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,189 (2021)
Projected traffic7,168 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$167,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1065 (sa 9519) over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Nfa 1065 (sa 9519) over Little Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1065 (sa 9519) over Little Creek carry?

About 5,189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1065 (sa 9519) over Little Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1065 (sa 9519) over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.