Nfa A155 over Duke Creek
PoorPosted for loadCannon County, Tennessee · 3MI East of SR53 · Structure no. 080A1550001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A155 over Duke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A155 over Duke 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A155 over Duke Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A155 over Duke 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A155 over Duke Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A155 over Duke Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A155 over Duke Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.