US Bridges

Nfa 1776 (sa 9101) over Right Fork Second Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI N JCT SR69&ALA. LN · Structure no. 91017760003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1776 (sa 9101) over Right Fork Second Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 1776 (sa 9101) over Right Fork Second Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesNfa 1776 (sa 9101)
CrossesRight Fork Second Creek
Location2.6 MI N JCT SR69&ALA. LN
RouteCounty Highway 1776
Coordinates35.04485, -87.92157
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$92,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1776 (sa 9101) over Right Fork Second Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1776 (sa 9101) over Right Fork Second 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 1776 (sa 9101) over Right Fork Second Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1776 (sa 9101) over Right Fork Second Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1776 (sa 9101) over Right Fork Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.