US Bridges

Nfa B041 over East Fork Poplar Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Tennessee · 0.3 M SE of SR62-SR95 JCT · Structure no. 010B0410001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B041 over East Fork Poplar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B041 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa B041
CrossesEast Fork Poplar Creek
Location0.3 M SE of SR62-SR95 JCT
RouteCity Street 41
Coordinates36.00803, -84.26493
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2020)
Projected traffic1,952 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$620,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B041 over East Fork Poplar Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa B041 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 B041 over East Fork Poplar Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B041 over East Fork Poplar Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B041 over East Fork Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.