US Bridges

Nfa 967 (sa 2210) over Big Bartons Creek

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · 4.5 M. N. Charlotte · Structure no. 22S62750003

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
831
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 967 (sa 2210) over Big Bartons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 967 (sa 2210) over Big Bartons Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 91 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 967 (sa 2210)
CrossesBig Bartons Creek
Location4.5 M. N. Charlotte
RouteCounty Highway 967
Coordinates36.25045, -87.33353
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic831 (2021)
Projected traffic1,728 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$323,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 967 (sa 2210) over Big Bartons Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Nfa 967 (sa 2210) over Big Bartons 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 967 (sa 2210) over Big Bartons Creek carry?

About 831 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 967 (sa 2210) over Big Bartons Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 967 (sa 2210) over Big Bartons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.