US Bridges

Nfa 2060 over Whitson Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI E JCT SR76&SR109 · Structure no. 83020600003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
576
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2060 over Whitson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2060 over Whitson 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 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 576 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2060
CrossesWhitson Creek
Location4.2 MI E JCT SR76&SR109
RouteCounty Highway 2060
Coordinates36.54332, -86.4331
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2021)
Projected traffic720 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$91,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2060 over Whitson Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2060 over Whitson 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 2060 over Whitson Creek carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2060 over Whitson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2060 over Whitson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.