US Bridges

Nfa 2052 over East Fork Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI S JCT SR6&SR376 · Structure no. 83020520003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2052 over East Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2052 over East Fork Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa 2052
CrossesEast Fork Creek
Location3.4 MI S JCT SR6&SR376
RouteCounty Highway 2052
Coordinates36.44825, -86.2768
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2021)
Projected traffic704 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 2052 over East Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2052 over East Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2052 over East Fork Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2052 over East Fork Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2052 over East Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.