US Bridges

Nfa A893 (sa 2617) over Poorhouse Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · West of SR16 · Structure no. 26S44200003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A893 (sa 2617) over Poorhouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A893 (sa 2617) over Poorhouse Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A893 (sa 2617)
CrossesPoorhouse Creek
LocationWest of SR16
RouteCounty Highway 893
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30425, -86.19469
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2020)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Poorhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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

About 690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.