US Bridges

Nfa A189 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI SE JCT SR106&SR365 · Structure no. 120A1890001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
861
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A189 over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A189 over Dry Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 861 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,378 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 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 A189
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.3 MI SE JCT SR106&SR365
RouteCounty Highway 189
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44053, -88.58017
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic861 (2021)
Projected traffic1,378 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$232,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A189 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A189 over Dry 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 A189 over Dry Creek carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A189 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A189 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.