US Bridges

Nfa 1040 (sa 0212) over Alexander Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bedford County, Tennessee · 3. M. Se. Unionville. · Structure no. 02S42880001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,626
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1040 (sa 0212) over Alexander Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1040 (sa 0212) over Alexander Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,626 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1040 (sa 0212)
CrossesAlexander Creek
Location3. M. Se. Unionville.
RouteCounty Highway 1040
Coordinates35.60091, -86.54111
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,626 (2021)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$461,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1040 (sa 0212) over Alexander Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1040 (sa 0212) 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 1040 (sa 0212) over Alexander Creek carry?

About 1,626 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1040 (sa 0212) over Alexander Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1040 (sa 0212) over Alexander Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.