US Bridges

Nfa A893 (sa 2617) over Dry Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · West of SR16 · Structure no. 26S44200001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A893 (sa 2617) over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A893 (sa 2617) over Dry Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A893 (sa 2617)
CrossesDry Creek
LocationWest of SR16
RouteCity Street 893
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2766, -86.13755
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A893 (sa 2617) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A893 (sa 2617) over Dry 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 A893 (sa 2617) over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A893 (sa 2617) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Nfa A893 (sa 2617) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.