US Bridges

Nfa 2044 over Drakes Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI NW JCT SR174&SR258 · Structure no. 83020440001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,326
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2044 over Drakes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2044 over Drakes Creek in Sumner 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,326 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,952 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2044
CrossesDrakes Creek
Location1.4 MI NW JCT SR174&SR258
RouteCounty Highway 2044
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38918, -86.62366
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,326 (2021)
Projected traffic3,952 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2044 over Drakes Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2044 over Drakes 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 2044 over Drakes Creek carry?

About 2,326 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2044 over Drakes Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2044 over Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.