US Bridges

Nfa A154 over Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Claiborne County, Tennessee · .2 MI N of SR 63 · Structure no. 130A1540001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A154 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A154 over Indian Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A154
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.2 MI N of SR 63
RouteCounty Highway 154
Coordinates36.58178, -83.59687
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating4.3 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A154 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A154 over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A154 over Indian Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A154 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A154 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.