US Bridges

Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Sugar Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 2 M. W. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 02020060005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Sugar 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.

It carries about 507 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 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 2006 (sa 0203)
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2 M. W. Shelbyville.
RouteCounty Highway 2006
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48103, -86.50994
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2021)
Projected traffic880 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Sugar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Sugar Creek carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.