US Bridges

Nfa A140 over Howell Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI SE JCT SR15&SR76 · Structure no. 240A1400001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A140 over Howell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A140 over Howell Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A140
CrossesHowell Creek
Location3.2 MI SE JCT SR15&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24, -89.29322
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A140 over Howell Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A140 over Howell 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 A140 over Howell Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A140 over Howell Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A140 over Howell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.