US Bridges

Nfa A107 over Sweden Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · 4 MI W of I24 · Structure no. 580A1070001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A107 over Sweden Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A107 over Sweden Creek in Marion 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A107
CrossesSweden Creek
Location4 MI W of I24
RouteCounty Highway 107
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07886, -85.80032
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
Trucks4%
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

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 A107 over Sweden Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A107 over Sweden 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A107 over Sweden Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A107 over Sweden Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A107 over Sweden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.