US Bridges

Nfa A121 over Branch of Gregg Creek

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · Herron Dr. · Structure no. 240A1210003

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A121 over Branch of Gregg Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A121 over Branch of Gregg Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa A121
CrossesBranch of Gregg Creek
LocationHerron Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 121
Coordinates35.25119, -89.19427
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A121 over Branch of Gregg Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A121 over Branch of Gregg 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 A121 over Branch of Gregg Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa A121 over Branch of Gregg Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A121 over Branch of Gregg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.