US Bridges

Nfa 1065 (sa 9519) over Spencer Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI NW JCT SR24&SR109 · Structure no. 95S63000003

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,011
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1065 (sa 9519) over Spencer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1065 (sa 9519) over Spencer 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,011 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 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)
CrossesSpencer Creek
Location3.5 MI NW JCT SR24&SR109
RouteCounty Highway 1065
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2812, -86.45455
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,011 (2021)
Projected traffic1,618 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1065 (sa 9519) over Spencer 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 Spencer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

About 1,011 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.