US Bridges

Nfa A821 over West Fork Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Tennessee · South of SR70 · Structure no. 180A8210001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A821 over West Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A821 over West Fork Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A821
CrossesWest Fork Creek
LocationSouth of SR70
RouteCounty Highway 821
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91795, -85.19991
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A821 over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A821 over West 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A821 over West Fork Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A821 over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A821 over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.