US Bridges

Nfa A153 over Clarks Creek

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI S JCT SR197&SR200 · Structure no. 120A1530003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A153 over Clarks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A153 over Clarks Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A153
CrossesClarks Creek
Location3.2 MI S JCT SR197&SR200
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.50847, -88.5655
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic704 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A153 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A153 over Clarks 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 A153 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A153 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A153 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.