US Bridges

Nfa A204 over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · Hayes Rd. · Structure no. 240A2040001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A204 over Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A204 over Sandy Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 60 years old, older 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A204
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationHayes Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04911, -89.46531
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$118,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A204 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Nfa A204 over Sandy 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 A204 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A204 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A204 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.