US Bridges

Nfa 1942 (sa 1108) over Sugar Fork Creek

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 3 M. Ne. SR12. · Structure no. 11019420007

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 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 prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1942 (sa 1108) over Sugar Fork Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1942 (sa 1108)
CrossesSugar Fork Creek
Location3 M. Ne. SR12.
RouteCounty Highway 1942
Coordinates36.35458, -87.09824
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1942 (sa 1108) over Sugar Fork 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 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 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.