US Bridges

Nfa A021 (sa 0919) over Demoss Creek

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI NW JCT SR76&SR105 · Structure no. 090A0210001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A021 (sa 0919) over Demoss Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A021 (sa 0919) over Demoss Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A021 (sa 0919)
CrossesDemoss Creek
Location2.3 MI NW JCT SR76&SR105
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates36.02494, -88.66019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$574,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A021 (sa 0919) over Demoss Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A021 (sa 0919) over Demoss 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A021 (sa 0919) over Demoss Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A021 (sa 0919) over Demoss Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A021 (sa 0919) over Demoss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.