US Bridges

Nfa A676 (sa 8321) over West Fork Drakes Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.7 Ni SE JCT SR76&SR109 · Structure no. 83020550005

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A676 (sa 8321) over West Fork Drakes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A676 (sa 8321) over West Fork Drakes Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A676 (sa 8321)
CrossesWest Fork Drakes Creek
Location2.7 Ni SE JCT SR76&SR109
RouteCounty Highway 0A676
Coordinates36.51602, -86.47234
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 A676 (sa 8321) over West Fork Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A676 (sa 8321) over West Fork Drakes 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 A676 (sa 8321) over West Fork Drakes Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A676 (sa 8321) over West Fork Drakes Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Nfa A676 (sa 8321) over West Fork Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.