US Bridges

Nfa A681 (sa 0214) over Fall Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 8.5 M. Nw. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 02020030007

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,558
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A681 (sa 0214) over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A681 (sa 0214) over Fall Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,558 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A681 (sa 0214)
CrossesFall Creek
Location8.5 M. Nw. Shelbyville.
RouteCounty Highway 681
Coordinates35.56739, -86.50314
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,558 (2021)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 A681 (sa 0214) over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A681 (sa 0214) over Fall 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A681 (sa 0214) over Fall Creek carry?

About 3,558 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A681 (sa 0214) over Fall Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A681 (sa 0214) over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.