US Bridges

Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Garrison Fork Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bedford County, Tennessee · 4 M. Ne. Wartrace. · Structure no. 02020100007

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
522
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Garrison Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Garrison Fork Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa 2010 (sa 0215)
CrossesGarrison Fork Creek
Location4 M. Ne. Wartrace.
RouteCounty Highway 2010
Coordinates35.56625, -86.28345
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2021)
Projected traffic661 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$590,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Garrison Fork 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 2025.

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

About 522 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Garrison Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.