US Bridges

Nfa 2125 (sa 2622) over Elk River

Good

Franklin County, Tennessee · North of SR50 · Structure no. 26021250001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
537
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2125 (sa 2622) over Elk River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2125 (sa 2622) over Elk River in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 537 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2039. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 2125 (sa 2622)
CrossesElk River
LocationNorth of SR50
RouteCounty Highway 2125
Coordinates35.30626, -85.9436
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2021)
Projected traffic576 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2125 (sa 2622) over Elk River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2125 (sa 2622) over Elk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2125 (sa 2622) over Elk River carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2125 (sa 2622) over Elk River?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2125 (sa 2622) over Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.