US Bridges

Nfa B001 (sa 2618) over Spring Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · East of SR16 · Structure no. 26026180001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B001 (sa 2618) over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B001 (sa 2618) over Spring Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B001 (sa 2618)
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationEast of SR16
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30723, -86.12247
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2020)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 B001 (sa 2618) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B001 (sa 2618) over Spring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B001 (sa 2618) over Spring Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B001 (sa 2618) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa B001 (sa 2618) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.