US Bridges

Nfa 851 (sa 7407) over Sulphur Fork Creek

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI NW JCT SR49&SR257 · Structure no. 74S62780001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 851 (sa 7407) over Sulphur Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 851 (sa 7407) over Sulphur Fork Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 65 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2040. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 851 (sa 7407)
CrossesSulphur Fork Creek
Location4.5 MI NW JCT SR49&SR257
RouteCounty Highway 851
Coordinates36.51356, -86.99813
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2021)
Projected traffic992 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 851 (sa 7407) over Sulphur Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Nfa 851 (sa 7407) over Sulphur Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 851 (sa 7407) over Sulphur Fork Creek carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 851 (sa 7407) over Sulphur Fork Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 851 (sa 7407) over Sulphur Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.