Nfa 1203 over Piney Creek
PoorCumberland County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI W of Morgan CO Ln. · Structure no. 18S43820001
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 84
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1203 over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1203 over Piney Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 84 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1203 over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1203 over Piney 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 1203 over Piney Creek carry?
About 84 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1203 over Piney Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1203 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.