US Bridges

Nfa B001 over Bomar Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · Bemis Drive · Structure no. 020B0010001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,060
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B001 over Bomar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B001 over Bomar Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 4,060 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,496 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesNfa B001
CrossesBomar Creek
LocationBemis Drive
RouteCity Street 1
Coordinates35.48489, -86.41104
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,060 (2020)
Projected traffic6,496 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B001 over Bomar Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B001 over Bomar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B001 over Bomar Creek carry?

About 4,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B001 over Bomar Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B001 over Bomar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.