US Bridges

Nfa B030 over East Fork Poplar Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · .7 M SE of SR62-SR95 JCT · Structure no. 010B0300001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,950
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B030 over East Fork Poplar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa B030 over East Fork Poplar 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 6 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,720 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B030
CrossesEast Fork Poplar Creek
Location.7 M SE of SR62-SR95 JCT
RouteCity Street 30
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00573, -84.26209
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2020)
Projected traffic4,720 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$146,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B030 over East Fork Poplar Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa B030 over East Fork Poplar 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 B030 over East Fork Poplar Creek carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B030 over East Fork Poplar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B030 over East Fork Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.