US Bridges

Nfa A097 (sa 0224) over Alexander Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 4 M. Ne. Unionville. · Structure no. 020A0970001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A097 (sa 0224) over Alexander Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A097 (sa 0224) over Alexander Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A097 (sa 0224)
CrossesAlexander Creek
Location4 M. Ne. Unionville.
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63903, -86.52242
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 A097 (sa 0224) over Alexander Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A097 (sa 0224) over Alexander 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A097 (sa 0224) over Alexander Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A097 (sa 0224) over Alexander Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A097 (sa 0224) over Alexander Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.