Nfa 1553 over Bear Creek
GoodFayette County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI NW JCT SR15&HARDEM · Structure no. 24015530009
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1553 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1553 over Bear Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 1553 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1553 over Bear 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 1553 over Bear Creek carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1553 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1553 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.