US Bridges

Nfa 1993 (sa 0217) over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Tennessee · 7 M. Sw. Raus. · Structure no. 02019930003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1993 (sa 0217) over Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1993 (sa 0217) over Flat Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 378 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1993 (sa 0217)
CrossesFlat Creek
Location7 M. Sw. Raus.
RouteCounty Highway 1993
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33614, -86.4425
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2021)
Projected traffic517 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$208,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1993 (sa 0217) over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1993 (sa 0217) over Flat 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1993 (sa 0217) over Flat Creek carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1993 (sa 0217) over Flat Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1993 (sa 0217) over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.