Nfa A121 over Morrow Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Tennessee · 4.3 MI SW JCT SR15&HARDEM · Structure no. 240A1210001
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A121 over Morrow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A121 over Morrow Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 A121 over Morrow Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A121 over Morrow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A121 over Morrow Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A121 over Morrow Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A121 over Morrow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.