US Bridges

Nfa 1076 (sa 4601) over Big Dry Run Creek

Good

Johnson County, Tennessee · N of US321 near Lake · Structure no. 46S24610003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1076 (sa 4601) over Big Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1076 (sa 4601) over Big Dry Run Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 533 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1076 (sa 4601)
CrossesBig Dry Run Creek
LocationN of US321 near Lake
RouteCounty Highway 1076
Coordinates36.32389, -81.93888
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2021)
Projected traffic853 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1076 (sa 4601) over Big Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1076 (sa 4601) over Big Dry Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1076 (sa 4601) over Big Dry Run Creek carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1076 (sa 4601) over Big Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1076 (sa 4601) over Big Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.