US Bridges

Nfa B005 over Noah Fork Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 3 MI N of Noah · Structure no. 160B0050001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B005 over Noah Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nfa B005 over Noah Fork Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B005
CrossesNoah Fork Creek
Location3 MI N of Noah
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates35.59751, -86.16942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$122,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B005 over Noah Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Nfa B005 over Noah Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B005 over Noah Fork Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B005 over Noah Fork Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B005 over Noah Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.