Nfa A013 over Smith Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadDeKalb County, Tennessee · 5MI East of SR53 · Structure no. 210A0500001
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 292 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A013 over Smith Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A013 over Smith Fork Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 A013 over Smith Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A013 over Smith Fork 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A013 over Smith Fork Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A013 over Smith Fork Creek?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A013 over Smith Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.