US Bridges

Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Dry Creek

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · 5 MI South of SR 8 · Structure no. 89021380007

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Dry Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa 2138 (sa 8920)
CrossesDry Creek
Location5 MI South of SR 8
RouteCounty Highway 2138
Coordinates35.56568, -85.62587
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2021)
Projected traffic626 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$224,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Dry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Dry Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.