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Nfa A144 over May Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 9.4 MI E JCT SR76&SR195 · Structure no. 240A1440001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A144 over May Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A144 over May Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A144
CrossesMay Creek
Location9.4 MI E JCT SR76&SR195
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14964, -89.19811
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A144 over May Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A144 over May 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 A144 over May Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A144 over May Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A144 over May Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.