US Bridges

Nfa 2029 over Dry Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI South of I40 · Structure no. 95020290001

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2029 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2029 over Dry Fork Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2029
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location0.1 MI South of I40
RouteCounty Highway 2029
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16902, -86.1262
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$247,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2029 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2029 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2029 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2029 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2029 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.