US Bridges

Nfa 0B571 over Little Laurel Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 6MI NE JCT TN101&TN285 · Structure no. 180B5710001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 0B571 over Little Laurel Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 0B571 over Little Laurel Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 0B571
CrossesLittle Laurel Creek
Location6MI NE JCT TN101&TN285
RouteCounty Highway 571
Coordinates35.79901, -85.16003
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 0B571 over Little Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 0B571 over Little Laurel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 0B571 over Little Laurel Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 0B571 over Little Laurel Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 0B571 over Little Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.