US Bridges

Nfa 1073 over Brushy Fork Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI W JCT SR6&SR376 · Structure no. 83F00360015

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,329
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1073 over Brushy Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1073 over Brushy Fork 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa 1073
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location2.8 MI W JCT SR6&SR376
RouteCounty Highway 1073
Coordinates36.50155, -86.32809
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,329 (2021)
Projected traffic1,680 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 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1073 over Brushy Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1073 over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1073 over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1073 over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.