US Bridges

Nfa 2105 (sa 5616) over Spring Creek

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Macon County, Tennessee · 4 M N of Lafayette · Structure no. 56021050003

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2105 (sa 5616) over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2105 (sa 5616) over Spring Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2105 (sa 5616)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4 M N of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 2105
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5853, -86.03653
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2021)
Projected traffic990 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2105 (sa 5616) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2105 (sa 5616) over Spring 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2105 (sa 5616) over Spring Creek carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2105 (sa 5616) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2105 (sa 5616) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.