US Bridges

Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Dillard Creek

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI NE JCT SR24&SR264 · Structure no. 80020810001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Dillard Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Dillard Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2081 (sa 8012)
CrossesDillard Creek
Location3.8 MI NE JCT SR24&SR264
RouteCounty Highway 2081
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23638, -85.81651
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2021)
Projected traffic43 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2081 (sa 8012) over Dillard Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Dillard 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Dillard Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Dillard Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Dillard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.