US Bridges

Nfa A504 over Coal Creek

Good

Anderson County, Tennessee · In Lake City · Structure no. 010E5250001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A504 over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A504 over Coal Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A504
CrossesCoal Creek
LocationIn Lake City
RouteCity Street 504
Coordinates36.21113, -84.1428
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic184 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A504 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A504 over Coal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A504 over Coal Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A504 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A504 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.