Nfa A455 over Fall Creek
FairDeKalb County, Tennessee · In City of Smithvillie · Structure no. 210A2740001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A455 over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A455 over Fall Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A455 over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Nfa A455 over Fall Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A455 over Fall Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A455 over Fall Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A455 over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.