US Bridges

Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Second Creek

Good

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 2 MI W of Hartsville · Structure no. 85020880003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
954
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Second Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Second Creek in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 954 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2088 (sa 8501)
CrossesSecond Creek
Location2 MI W of Hartsville
RouteCounty Highway 2088
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38849, -86.20962
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic954 (2021)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$113,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Second 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Second Creek carry?

About 954 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Second Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.