US Bridges

Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Thompson Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 0.19 M. W. Raus. · Structure no. 02S62590003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
424
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Thompson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Thompson 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 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 424 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2004 (sa 0219)
CrossesThompson Creek
Location0.19 M. W. Raus.
RouteCounty Highway 2004
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.39415, -86.33158
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2021)
Projected traffic656 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$356,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Thompson Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Thompson 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Thompson Creek carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.