US Bridges

Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Duck River

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 0.5 M. N. Normandy. · Structure no. 02S42910009

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,034
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Duck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Duck River in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,944 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1038 (sa 0221)
CrossesDuck River
Location0.5 M. N. Normandy.
RouteCity Street 1038
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.45763, -86.25748
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2021)
Projected traffic1,944 by 2042
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1038 (sa 0221) over Duck River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Duck River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Duck River carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Duck River?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Duck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.