US Bridges

Nfa 2007 (sa 0206) over Weakley Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 1 M. S. Unionville · Structure no. 02020070003

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,152
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2007 (sa 0206) over Weakley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nfa 2007 (sa 0206) over Weakley Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 1,152 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 2007 (sa 0206)
CrossesWeakley Creek
Location1 M. S. Unionville
RouteCounty Highway 2007
Coordinates35.59629, -86.58686
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2021)
Projected traffic1,728 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 2007 (sa 0206) over Weakley Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Nfa 2007 (sa 0206) over Weakley 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2007 (sa 0206) over Weakley Creek carry?

About 1,152 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2007 (sa 0206) over Weakley Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2007 (sa 0206) over Weakley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.