US Bridges

Nfa 2021 (sa 9504) over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.6 MI N of Rutherford CO · Structure no. 95020210005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2021 (sa 9504) over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2021 (sa 9504) over Hurricane Creek in Wilson 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2021 (sa 9504)
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.6 MI N of Rutherford CO
RouteCounty Highway 2021
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05452, -86.42216
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2021)
Projected traffic432 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$161,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2021 (sa 9504) over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2021 (sa 9504) over Hurricane 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 2021 (sa 9504) over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2021 (sa 9504) over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2021 (sa 9504) over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.