Nfa A225 over Bell Buckle Branch
PoorBedford County, Tennessee · In Bell Buckle · Structure no. 020A2250001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A225 over Bell Buckle Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A225 over Bell Buckle Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A225 over Bell Buckle Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A225 over Bell Buckle Branch 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A225 over Bell Buckle Branch carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A225 over Bell Buckle Branch?
The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A225 over Bell Buckle Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.