US Bridges

Nfa A023 over Saunders Fork Creek

Good

Cannon County, Tennessee · 05MI West of SR96 · Structure no. 080A0230001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A023 over Saunders Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A023 over Saunders Fork Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A023
CrossesSaunders Fork Creek
Location05MI West of SR96
RouteCity Street 23
Coordinates35.95186, -86.09193
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A023 over Saunders Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A023 over Saunders Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A023 over Saunders Fork Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A023 over Saunders Fork Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A023 over Saunders Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.