US Bridges

Nfa 2106 (sa 2608) over Norwood Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · 5.5 MI from SR15 · Structure no. 26021060001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
712
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2106 (sa 2608) over Norwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2106 (sa 2608) over Norwood Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 712 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,062 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2106 (sa 2608)
CrossesNorwood Creek
Location5.5 MI from SR15
RouteCounty Highway 2106
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14208, -86.06543
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2021)
Projected traffic1,062 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2106 (sa 2608) over Norwood Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2106 (sa 2608) over Norwood 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 2106 (sa 2608) over Norwood Creek carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2106 (sa 2608) over Norwood Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2106 (sa 2608) over Norwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.