US Bridges

Nfa 1993 (sa 0217) over Flat Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 5.5 M. Sw. Raus. · Structure no. 02019930007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
747
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1993 (sa 0217) over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1993 (sa 0217) over Flat Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 747 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1993 (sa 0217)
CrossesFlat Creek
Location5.5 M. Sw. Raus.
RouteCounty Highway 1993
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37152, -86.42337
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic747 (2021)
Projected traffic1,053 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$169,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.