US Bridges

Nfa 2062 (sa 8320) over West Fork Drakes Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI NE JCT SR76&SR109 · Structure no. 83020620001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
984
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2062 (sa 8320) over West Fork Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2062 (sa 8320) over West Fork Drakes Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 984 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 2062 (sa 8320)
CrossesWest Fork Drakes Creek
Location2.1 MI NE JCT SR76&SR109
RouteCounty Highway 2062
Coordinates36.55549, -86.46747
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2021)
Projected traffic1,536 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2062 (sa 8320) over West Fork Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2062 (sa 8320) over West Fork Drakes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2062 (sa 8320) over West Fork Drakes Creek carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2062 (sa 8320) over West Fork Drakes Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2062 (sa 8320) over West Fork Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.