US Bridges

Nfa 2153 (sa 5801) over Dry Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · 6.1 MI SW JCT SR27&SR156 · Structure no. 58021530005

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2153 (sa 5801) over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2153 (sa 5801) over Dry Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa 2153 (sa 5801)
CrossesDry Creek
Location6.1 MI SW JCT SR27&SR156
RouteCity Street 2153
Coordinates34.99584, -85.80763
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2153 (sa 5801) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2153 (sa 5801) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2153 (sa 5801) over Dry Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2153 (sa 5801) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2153 (sa 5801) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.