US Bridges

Lynchburg Hwy. over Dry Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · Near Twin Creeks Marina · Structure no. 26SR0500007

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,242
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynchburg Hwy. over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lynchburg Hwy. over Dry Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,187 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesLynchburg Hwy.
CrossesDry Creek
LocationNear Twin Creeks Marina
RouteCity Street 5961
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18669, -86.13574
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,242 (2021)
Projected traffic5,187 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$626,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lynchburg Hwy. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynchburg Hwy. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lynchburg Hwy. over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lynchburg Hwy. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lynchburg Hwy. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.