Nfa A323 over Smith Fork Creek
FairDeKalb County, Tennessee · 01 MI from Wilson CO Li · Structure no. 210A3230001
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A323 over Smith Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A323 over Smith Fork Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 A323 over Smith Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A323 over Smith Fork 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A323 over Smith Fork Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A323 over Smith Fork Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A323 over Smith Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.