Nfa A484 over Fork Coal Creek
PoorClosed to trafficAnderson County, Tennessee · 1.2 M NW of I75-US25W JCT · Structure no. 010A4840001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A484 over Fork Coal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A484 over Fork Coal Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A484 over Fork Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A484 over Fork Coal 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A484 over Fork Coal Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A484 over Fork Coal Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A484 over Fork Coal Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.