US Bridges

Nfa 1092 (sa 2619) over Gum Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Tennessee · North of SR50 · Structure no. 26S44760003

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1092 (sa 2619) over Gum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1092 (sa 2619) over Gum Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1092 (sa 2619)
CrossesGum Creek
LocationNorth of SR50
RouteCounty Highway 1092
Coordinates35.29393, -86.00567
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2021)
Projected traffic355 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1092 (sa 2619) over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1092 (sa 2619) over Gum 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 1092 (sa 2619) over Gum Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1092 (sa 2619) over Gum Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1092 (sa 2619) over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.