Nfa 2148 (sa 2119) over Smith Fork Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Tennessee · 1MI East of Helton Tn. · Structure no. 21021480001
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 501
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2148 (sa 2119) over Smith Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2148 (sa 2119) over Smith Fork Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 802 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2148 (sa 2119) over Smith Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2148 (sa 2119) over Smith Fork 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 2148 (sa 2119) over Smith Fork Creek carry?
About 501 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2148 (sa 2119) over Smith Fork Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2148 (sa 2119) over Smith Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.