US Bridges

Nfa 1073 over Brushy Fork Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI SW JCT SR6&SR376 · Structure no. 83F00350013

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
651
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1073 over Brushy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1073 over Brushy Fork Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 651 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa 1073
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location2.1 MI SW JCT SR6&SR376
RouteCounty Highway 1073
Coordinates36.48537, -86.31036
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2021)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1073 over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1073 over Brushy 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 1073 over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1073 over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1073 over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.