US Bridges

Nfa A226 over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 2.2 M. E. SR 12. · Structure no. 110A2260001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A226 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A226 over Dry Fork Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A226
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location2.2 M. E. SR 12.
RouteCounty Highway 226
Coordinates36.27402, -87.01241
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2020)
Projected traffic544 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 A226 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A226 over Dry 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 A226 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A226 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A226 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.