Nfa A049 over North Fork Rock Creek
PoorCoffee County, Tennessee · .2 MI from SR 16 · Structure no. 160A0490001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,980
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A049 over North Fork Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A049 over North Fork Rock Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 3,980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,368 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A049 over North Fork Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A049 over North Fork Rock 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A049 over North Fork Rock Creek carry?
About 3,980 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A049 over North Fork Rock Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A049 over North Fork Rock Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.