US Bridges

Nfa 2073 (sa 8324) over Dutch Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 4.3 MI NE JCT SR52&SR174 · Structure no. 83020730001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
412
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2073 (sa 8324) over Dutch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2073 (sa 8324) over Dutch Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNfa 2073 (sa 8324)
CrossesDutch Creek
Location4.3 MI NE JCT SR52&SR174
RouteCounty Highway 2073
Coordinates36.58687, -86.30113
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2021)
Projected traffic512 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 2073 (sa 8324) over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2073 (sa 8324) over Dutch 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 2073 (sa 8324) over Dutch Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2073 (sa 8324) over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2073 (sa 8324) over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.