US Bridges

Nfa A141 over Bull Pen Creek

FairPosted for load

Cannon County, Tennessee · 2MI West of Pleasant View · Structure no. 080A1410001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A141 over Bull Pen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A141 over Bull Pen Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A141
CrossesBull Pen Creek
Location2MI West of Pleasant View
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74249, -86.02551
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$442,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A141 over Bull Pen Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A141 over Bull Pen 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 A141 over Bull Pen Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa A141 over Bull Pen Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A141 over Bull Pen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.