US Bridges

Nfa 2005 (sa 0211) over Fall Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 7 M. N. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 02S63800003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,571
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2005 (sa 0211) over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2005 (sa 0211) over Fall Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,571 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,240 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 2005 (sa 0211)
CrossesFall Creek
Location7 M. N. Shelbyville.
RouteCounty Highway 2005
Coordinates35.58482, -86.47909
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,571 (2021)
Projected traffic4,240 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2005 (sa 0211) over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2005 (sa 0211) over Fall 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2005 (sa 0211) over Fall Creek carry?

About 2,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2005 (sa 0211) over Fall Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2005 (sa 0211) over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.