US Bridges

Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Wartrace Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bedford County, Tennessee · 2 M. N. Wartrace. · Structure no. 02020100001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Wartrace Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Wartrace Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,286 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 2010 (sa 0215)
CrossesWartrace Creek
Location2 M. N. Wartrace.
RouteCounty Highway 2010
Coordinates35.56791, -86.34421
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2021)
Projected traffic1,286 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Wartrace Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Wartrace 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Wartrace Creek carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Wartrace Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Wartrace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.