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Nfa 2104 (sa 2603) over Willhite Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · South of US 64 · Structure no. 26021040001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2104 (sa 2603) over Willhite Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2104 (sa 2603) over Willhite Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2104 (sa 2603)
CrossesWillhite Creek
LocationSouth of US 64
RouteCounty Highway 2104
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05454, -86.21302
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2021)
Projected traffic182 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2104 (sa 2603) over Willhite Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2104 (sa 2603) over Willhite 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2104 (sa 2603) over Willhite Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2104 (sa 2603) over Willhite Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2104 (sa 2603) over Willhite Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.