US Bridges

Nfa 2109 over Little Trace Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Tennessee · Hermitage Springs Area · Structure no. 14021090001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2109 over Little Trace Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2109 over Little Trace Creek in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 309 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 2109
CrossesLittle Trace Creek
LocationHermitage Springs Area
RouteCounty Highway 2109
Coordinates36.581, -85.7811
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2021)
Projected traffic494 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$215,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2109 over Little Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2109 over Little Trace Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2109 over Little Trace Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2109 over Little Trace Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2109 over Little Trace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.