Nfa A079 over Furnace Creek
GoodDickson County, Tennessee · 1.3 M. W. SR48 · Structure no. 220A1120003
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A079 over Furnace Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A079 over Furnace Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A079 over Furnace Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A079 over Furnace 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A079 over Furnace Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A079 over Furnace Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A079 over Furnace Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.