Nfa B034 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek
GoodSumner County, Tennessee · 5.3 MI NE JCT SR52&SR259 · Structure no. 830B0340003
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B034 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa B034 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B034 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa B034 over Middle Fork Drakes 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 B034 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B034 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B034 over Middle Fork Drakes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.