US Bridges

Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Pannell Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 6 M. Ne. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 02020080009

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Pannell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Pannell Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2008 (sa 0220)
CrossesPannell Creek
Location6 M. Ne. Shelbyville.
RouteCounty Highway 2008
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5286, -86.37084
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2021)
Projected traffic640 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 2008 (sa 0220) over Pannell Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Pannell 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Pannell Creek carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Pannell Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Pannell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.