US Bridges

Nfa 1984 (sa 0216) over Branch of Flat Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 7 M. Sw. Raus. · Structure no. 02019840001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1984 (sa 0216) over Branch of Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 1984 (sa 0216) over Branch of Flat Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1984 (sa 0216)
CrossesBranch of Flat Creek
Location7 M. Sw. Raus.
RouteCounty Highway 1984
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.35969, -86.45036
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2021)
Projected traffic224 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1984 (sa 0216) over Branch of Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1984 (sa 0216) over Branch of 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 1984 (sa 0216) over Branch of Flat Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1984 (sa 0216) over Branch of Flat Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1984 (sa 0216) over Branch of Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.