US Bridges

Nfa 2069 (sa 8318) over West Fork Drakes Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI NE JCT SR54&SR109 · Structure no. 83020690001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
691
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2069 (sa 8318) over West Fork Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2069 (sa 8318) over West Fork Drakes Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 691 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2069 (sa 8318)
CrossesWest Fork Drakes Creek
Location2.9 MI NE JCT SR54&SR109
RouteCounty Highway 2069
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.60875, -86.47525
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2021)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2069 (sa 8318) over West Fork Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2069 (sa 8318) 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 2069 (sa 8318) over West Fork Drakes Creek carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2069 (sa 8318) over West Fork Drakes Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2069 (sa 8318) over West Fork Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.