US Bridges

Nfa A127 over Terry Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · W Off SR297-2 M N of SR63 · Structure no. 070A1270001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A127 over Terry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A127 over Terry Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A127
CrossesTerry Creek
LocationW Off SR297-2 M N of SR63
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates36.44218, -84.31265
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A127 over Terry Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A127 over Terry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A127 over Terry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A127 over Terry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A127 over Terry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.