US Bridges

Nfa 1088 (sa 2616) over Rock Creek

Good

Franklin County, Tennessee · West of SR16 · Structure no. 26F00110001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,887
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1088 (sa 2616) over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1088 (sa 2616) over Rock Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1088 (sa 2616)
CrossesRock Creek
LocationWest of SR16
RouteCounty Highway 1088
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25365, -86.14187
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,887 (2021)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$728,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1088 (sa 2616) over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1088 (sa 2616) over Rock Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1088 (sa 2616) over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1088 (sa 2616) over Rock Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1088 (sa 2616) over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.