US Bridges

Nfa C034 over Dry Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 5.4 M E JCT SR2&SR99 · Structure no. 75SR0010023

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,860
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C034 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C034 over Dry Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,976 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa C034
CrossesDry Creek
Location5.4 M E JCT SR2&SR99
RouteCounty Highway 0C034
Coordinates35.82983, -86.2899
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2020)
Projected traffic2,976 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 C034 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C034 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 C034 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C034 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C034 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.