US Bridges

Nfa B104 over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI SW JCT SR6 & SR376 · Structure no. 830B1040001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B104 over Dry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa B104 over Dry Fork Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 85 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B104
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location4.5 MI SW JCT SR6 & SR376
RouteCounty Highway 0B104
Coordinates36.45412, -86.34818
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$464,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B104 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Nfa B104 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 B104 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B104 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B104 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.