US Bridges

Nfa B043 over Dutch Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI NE JCT SR52&SR174 · Structure no. 830B0430001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B043 over Dutch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa B043 over Dutch Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B043
CrossesDutch Creek
Location3.9 MI NE JCT SR52&SR174
RouteCounty Highway 0B043
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5929, -86.30978
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$193,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B043 over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Nfa B043 over Dutch 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 B043 over Dutch Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B043 over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B043 over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.