Nfa A389 over Bear Creek
GoodDecatur County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI SE JCT SR20&SR202 · Structure no. 200A3890005
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A389 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A389 over Bear Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A389 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A389 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A389 over Bear Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A389 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Nfa A389 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.