Nfa A279 over Fall Creek
FairCumberland County, Tennessee · South of I40 · Structure no. 180A2790001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A279 over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A279 over Fall Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A279 over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A279 over Fall 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A279 over Fall Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A279 over Fall Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A279 over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.