US Bridges

Nfa A148 over Clear Fork Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · N Off SR9-1 M E of Jellic · Structure no. 070A1480001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A148 over Clear Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A148 over Clear Fork Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,032 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A148
CrossesClear Fork Creek
LocationN Off SR9-1 M E of Jellic
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates36.58653, -84.08839
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2020)
Projected traffic2,032 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A148 over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A148 over Clear Fork 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 A148 over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A148 over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A148 over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.