US Bridges

Nfa 2061 over Red River

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI W JCT SR76&SR109 · Structure no. 83020610001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2061 over Red River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2061 over Red River in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 2061
CrossesRed River
Location3.5 MI W JCT SR76&SR109
RouteCounty Highway 2061
Coordinates36.55663, -86.57072
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2021)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$203,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2061 over Red River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2061 over Red River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2061 over Red River carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2061 over Red River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2061 over Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.