US Bridges

Nfa 1103 (sa 2622) over Dick Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Tennessee · South of SR50 · Structure no. 26S44040001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1103 (sa 2622) over Dick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1103 (sa 2622) over Dick Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1103 (sa 2622)
CrossesDick Creek
LocationSouth of SR50
RouteCounty Highway 1103
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24932, -85.93407
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2021)
Projected traffic624 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1103 (sa 2622) over Dick Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Nfa 1103 (sa 2622) over Dick 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 1103 (sa 2622) over Dick Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1103 (sa 2622) over Dick Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1103 (sa 2622) over Dick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.