Nfa A310 over Norman Creek
PoorPosted for loadBedford County, Tennessee · SE Corner of Normandy Cit · Structure no. 020A3100001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A310 over Norman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A310 over Norman Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A310 over Norman Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A310 over Norman 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 A310 over Norman Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A310 over Norman Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A310 over Norman Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.