US Bridges

Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI N of Rutherford CO · Structure no. 95020170001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Dry Fork Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2017 (sa 9509)
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location1.6 MI N of Rutherford CO
RouteCounty Highway 2017
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9972, -86.2899
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Dry Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.