Nfa A752 over Laurel Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadCarter County, Tennessee · In Hampton-N of SR67 · Structure no. 100A7520001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A752 over Laurel Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A752 over Laurel Fork Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A752 over Laurel Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A752 over Laurel Fork 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A752 over Laurel Fork Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A752 over Laurel Fork Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A752 over Laurel Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.