US Bridges

Nfa A119 over Branch of Gregg Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI SW JCT SR15&HARDEM · Structure no. 240A1190001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A119 over Branch of Gregg Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A119 over Branch of Gregg Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A119
CrossesBranch of Gregg Creek
Location3.3 MI SW JCT SR15&HARDEM
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26281, -89.19322
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$716,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A119 over Branch of Gregg Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A119 over Branch of Gregg 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 A119 over Branch of Gregg Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A119 over Branch of Gregg Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A119 over Branch of Gregg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.