US Bridges

Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Bobo Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Tennessee · 3 M. W. Raus. · Structure no. 02S62590005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
424
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Bobo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Bobo Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 424 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 674 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2004 (sa 0219)
CrossesBobo Creek
Location3 M. W. Raus.
RouteCounty Highway 2004
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.38608, -86.37659
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2021)
Projected traffic674 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$349,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Bobo 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 Bobo Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.