US Bridges

Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Morgan Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 3.5 M. Ne. Wartrace · Structure no. 02020100005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Morgan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Morgan 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 5 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 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,208 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2010 (sa 0215)
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location3.5 M. Ne. Wartrace
RouteCounty Highway 2010
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.56881, -86.29182
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$169,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Morgan 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 February 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.