US Bridges

Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Barren Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickson County, Tennessee · 0.85 M. Nw.S.Corner of CO · Structure no. 22S61480009

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Barren Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Barren Fork Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 957 (sa 2219)
CrossesBarren Fork Creek
Location0.85 M. Nw.S.Corner of CO
RouteCounty Highway 957
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96467, -87.21922
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2021)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$251,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Barren Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Barren 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Barren Fork Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Barren Fork Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Barren Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.