US Bridges

Nfa A088 over Coal Creek

Good

Anderson County, Tennessee · W Off I75 in Lake City · Structure no. 010A0880001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A088 over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A088 over Coal Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A088
CrossesCoal Creek
LocationW Off I75 in Lake City
RouteCity Street 88
Coordinates36.2198, -84.14931
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A088 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A088 over Coal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A088 over Coal Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A088 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A088 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.