US Bridges

Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Garrison Fork Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 6 M. Ne. Wartrace. · Structure no. 02020100009

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Garrison Fork Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2010 (sa 0215)
CrossesGarrison Fork Creek
Location6 M. Ne. Wartrace.
RouteCounty Highway 2010
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57258, -86.24744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2021)
Projected traffic800 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$298,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2010 (sa 0215) over Garrison Fork 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 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 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.