US Bridges

Nfa A028 over Saunders Fork Creek

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · .03 MI East of SR145 · Structure no. 080A0280001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A028 over Saunders Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A028 over Saunders Fork Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A028
CrossesSaunders Fork Creek
Location.03 MI East of SR145
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.93604, -86.09161
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$248,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A028 over Saunders Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A028 over Saunders 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A028 over Saunders Fork Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A028 over Saunders Fork Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A028 over Saunders Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.