US Bridges

Nfa 2055 (sa 8321) over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI SE JCT SR76&SR109 · Structure no. 83020550003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2055 (sa 8321) over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2055 (sa 8321) over Dry Fork Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa 2055 (sa 8321)
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location2.8 MI SE JCT SR76&SR109
RouteCounty Highway 2055
Coordinates36.51557, -86.47298
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2021)
Projected traffic832 by 2040
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$83,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2055 (sa 8321) over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2055 (sa 8321) over Dry Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2055 (sa 8321) over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2055 (sa 8321) over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2055 (sa 8321) over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.