US Bridges

Nfa B026 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI NE JCT SR52&SR259 · Structure no. 830B0260001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B026 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B026 over Middle Fork Drakes 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B026
CrossesMiddle Fork Drakes Creek
Location3.4 MI NE JCT SR52&SR259
RouteCounty Highway 0B026
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.60288, -86.3293
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$583,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B026 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa B026 over Middle 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 B026 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B026 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B026 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.