Nfa A119 over Apison Fork
PoorPosted for loadBradley County, Tennessee · 3MI Northwest of I75 · Structure no. 060A1190001
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A119 over Apison Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A119 over Apison Fork in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 A119 over Apison Fork built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Nfa A119 over Apison Fork 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A119 over Apison Fork carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A119 over Apison Fork?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A119 over Apison Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.