Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, Tennessee · 3MI South of SR8 · Structure no. 89021380009
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Spring Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Spring Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Spring Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.