US Bridges

Nfa A022 over Marshall Creek

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · 3MI North of SR96 · Structure no. 080A0220001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A022 over Marshall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A022 over Marshall Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A022
CrossesMarshall Creek
Location3MI North of SR96
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9567, -86.13891
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$125,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A022 over Marshall Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Nfa A022 over Marshall 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A022 over Marshall Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A022 over Marshall Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A022 over Marshall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.