US Bridges

Nfa 1942 (sa 1108) over Sugar Fork Creek

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 2.8 M. Ne. SR12. · Structure no. 11019420005

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,433
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1942 (sa 1108) over Sugar Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1942 (sa 1108) over Sugar Fork Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1942 (sa 1108)
CrossesSugar Fork Creek
Location2.8 M. Ne. SR12.
RouteCounty Highway 1942
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35477, -87.1063
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,433 (2021)
Projected traffic1,936 by 2040
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$140,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1942 (sa 1108) over Sugar Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1942 (sa 1108) over Sugar Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1942 (sa 1108) over Sugar Fork Creek carry?

About 1,433 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1942 (sa 1108) over Sugar Fork Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1942 (sa 1108) over Sugar Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.