US Bridges

Nfa A100 over Bear Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI NW JCT SR15&HARDEM · Structure no. 240A1000001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A100 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A100 over Bear Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A100
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.1 MI NW JCT SR15&HARDEM
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3325, -89.21144
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$967,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A100 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A100 over Bear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A100 over Bear Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A100 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A100 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.