US Bridges

Nfa B252 over North Fork Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 6 M. Nw. Bell Buckle. · Structure no. 020A4490001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B252 over North Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B252 over North Fork Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,632 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa B252
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
Location6 M. Nw. Bell Buckle.
RouteCounty Highway 252
Coordinates35.64263, -86.43602
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2020)
Projected traffic1,632 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$143,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B252 over North Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B252 over North 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B252 over North Fork Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B252 over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B252 over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.