US Bridges

Nfa C002 over Tuckers Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · .7 M S JCT SR109&SR76 · Structure no. 83SR1090013

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,789
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C002 over Tuckers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa C002 over Tuckers Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 1,789 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,768 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesNfa C002
CrossesTuckers Creek
Location.7 M S JCT SR109&SR76
RouteCity Street 0C002
Coordinates36.53932, -86.50433
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,789 (2021)
Projected traffic2,768 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$266,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C002 over Tuckers Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C002 over Tuckers 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 C002 over Tuckers Creek carry?

About 1,789 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C002 over Tuckers Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Nfa C002 over Tuckers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.