US Bridges

Nfa 1980 (sa 0218) over Flat Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 7.1 M. Sw. Raus. · Structure no. 02019800001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1980 (sa 0218) over Flat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1980 (sa 0218) over Flat Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1980 (sa 0218)
CrossesFlat Creek
Location7.1 M. Sw. Raus.
RouteCounty Highway 1980
Coordinates35.34772, -86.43346
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2021)
Projected traffic416 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1980 (sa 0218) over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1980 (sa 0218) over Flat 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1980 (sa 0218) over Flat Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1980 (sa 0218) over Flat Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1980 (sa 0218) over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.