Nfa A021 over Marshall Creek
PoorPosted for loadCannon County, Tennessee · 1MI North of SR96 · Structure no. 080A0210001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A021 over Marshall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A021 over Marshall Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 A021 over Marshall Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A021 over Marshall 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A021 over Marshall Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A021 over Marshall Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A021 over Marshall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.