Nfa A142 over Pannell Creek
PoorPosted for loadBedford County, Tennessee · 6 M. Ne. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 020A1420003
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A142 over Pannell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A142 over Pannell Creek in Bedford 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A142 over Pannell Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A142 over Pannell 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Nfa A142 over Pannell Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A142 over Pannell Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A142 over Pannell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.