US Bridges

Nfa 2025 (sa 2116) over Goose Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · 1MI Southwest of US70 · Structure no. 21020250001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2025 (sa 2116) over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa 2025 (sa 2116) over Goose Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2025 (sa 2116)
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1MI Southwest of US70
RouteCounty Highway 2025
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06888, -86.05445
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2021)
Projected traffic472 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$158,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2025 (sa 2116) over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2025 (sa 2116) over Goose 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2025 (sa 2116) over Goose Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2025 (sa 2116) over Goose Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2025 (sa 2116) over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.