Nfa A048 over North Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadBedford County, Tennessee · 2 M. S. Unionville. · Structure no. 020A0480001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A048 over North Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A048 over North Fork Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 A048 over North Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A048 over North Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A048 over North Fork Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A048 over North Fork Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A048 over North Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.