US Bridges

Nfa A035 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI North of SR100 · Structure no. 120A0350001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A035 over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A035 over Turkey Creek in Chester 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A035
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.7 MI North of SR100
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44208, -88.68819
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$815,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A035 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A035 over Turkey 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A035 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A035 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A035 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.