US Bridges

Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Mud Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 8.5 M. W. Raus. · Structure no. 02S62590019

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Mud Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 693 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 2004 (sa 0219)
CrossesMud Creek
Location8.5 M. W. Raus.
RouteCounty Highway 2004
Coordinates35.41594, -86.47788
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2021)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2004 (sa 0219) over Mud 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 December 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.