US Bridges

Nfa 1084 (sa 7520) over Stewarts Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI NE JCT SR96&SR102 · Structure no. 75S63050005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,578
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1084 (sa 7520) over Stewarts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1084 (sa 7520) over Stewarts Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,578 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,725 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1084 (sa 7520)
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location2.6 MI NE JCT SR96&SR102
RouteCounty Highway 1084
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88375, -86.56665
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,578 (2021)
Projected traffic5,725 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$236,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1084 (sa 7520) over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1084 (sa 7520) over Stewarts 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1084 (sa 7520) over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 3,578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1084 (sa 7520) over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1084 (sa 7520) over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.