Nfa A276 over Bull Run Creek
PoorPosted for loadAnderson County, Tennessee · N Off US25W near Knox Co. · Structure no. 010A2760001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A276 over Bull Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A276 over Bull Run Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A276 over Bull Run Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A276 over Bull Run Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A276 over Bull Run Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A276 over Bull Run Creek?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A276 over Bull Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.