Nfa A746 over Laurel Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadCarter County, Tennessee · .7 M S FR Hampton · Structure no. 10SR0670011
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,460
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A746 over Laurel Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A746 over Laurel Fork Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,936 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A746 over Laurel Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A746 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 A746 over Laurel Fork Creek carry?
About 2,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A746 over Laurel Fork Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A746 over Laurel Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.