US Bridges

Nfa 1105 (sa 2621) over Elk River

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · North of SR50 · Structure no. 26S44760001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
548
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1105 (sa 2621) over Elk River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1105 (sa 2621) over Elk River in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesNfa 1105 (sa 2621)
CrossesElk River
LocationNorth of SR50
RouteCounty Highway 1105
Coordinates35.31775, -85.98023
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2021)
Projected traffic786 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 1105 (sa 2621) over Elk River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1105 (sa 2621) over Elk River 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 1105 (sa 2621) over Elk River carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1105 (sa 2621) over Elk River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1105 (sa 2621) over Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.