Nfa A979 over Dry Fork Creek
GoodSumner County, Tennessee · 5.8 MI S JCT SR 52&SR 174 · Structure no. 830A9790001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A979 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A979 over Dry Fork Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A979 over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A979 over Dry Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A979 over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A979 over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A979 over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.