US Bridges

Nfa 1076 (sa 4601) over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Tennessee · S of SR167-LT Dry Run RD · Structure no. 46S25760003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1076 (sa 4601) over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1076 (sa 4601) over 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1076 (sa 4601)
CrossesDry Run Creek
LocationS of SR167-LT Dry Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 1076
CountyJohnson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.348, -81.95617
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic880 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Dry Run Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1076 (sa 4601) over Dry Run 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 April 2024.

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

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.