US Bridges

Nfa A143 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · 3 M NE of Clinton · Structure no. 010A1430001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A143 over Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A143 over Brushy Creek in Anderson 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A143
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location3 M NE of Clinton
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1183, -84.08363
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$146,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A143 over Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A143 over Brushy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A143 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A143 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A143 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.