US Bridges

Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Flat Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bedford County, Tennessee · 4.6 M. W. Raus. · Structure no. 02S62590013

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Flat Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 693 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,109 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 2004 (sa 0219)
CrossesFlat Creek
Location4.6 M. W. Raus.
RouteCounty Highway 2004
Coordinates35.39126, -86.40966
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2021)
Projected traffic1,109 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 693 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.