US Bridges

Nfa 2016 (sa 0209) over Alexander Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 5.5 M. Ne. Unionville. · Structure no. 02020160001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
829
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2016 (sa 0209) over Alexander Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2016 (sa 0209) over Alexander 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 829 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2016 (sa 0209)
CrossesAlexander Creek
Location5.5 M. Ne. Unionville.
RouteCounty Highway 2016
Coordinates35.66912, -86.5159
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2021)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2016 (sa 0209) over Alexander Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2016 (sa 0209) over Alexander 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2016 (sa 0209) over Alexander Creek carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2016 (sa 0209) over Alexander Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2016 (sa 0209) over Alexander Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.