US Bridges

Nfa 1270 (sa 0106) over Poplar Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Tennessee · Just E of SR116-SR330 JCT · Structure no. 01F00050005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1270 (sa 0106) over Poplar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1270 (sa 0106) over Poplar Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1270 (sa 0106)
CrossesPoplar Creek
LocationJust E of SR116-SR330 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1270
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11697, -84.23193
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2021)
Projected traffic189 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$154,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1270 (sa 0106) over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1270 (sa 0106) over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1270 (sa 0106) over Poplar Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1270 (sa 0106) over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1270 (sa 0106) over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.