US Bridges

Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Muse Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 2.5 M. N. Wartrace. · Structure no. 02020100003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Muse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Muse Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,208 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 2010 (sa 0215)
CrossesMuse Creek
Location2.5 M. N. Wartrace.
RouteCounty Highway 2010
Coordinates35.5675, -86.3245
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2021)
Projected traffic2,208 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 2010 (sa 0215) over Muse Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Muse 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 Muse Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.