US Bridges

Nfa A149 over North Fork Creek

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · Buford Ellington Rd. · Structure no. 240A1490001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A149 over North Fork Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A149 over North Fork 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A149
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
LocationBuford Ellington Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 149
Coordinates35.10414, -89.21356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A149 over North Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A149 over North Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A149 over North Fork Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A149 over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A149 over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.