US Bridges

Nfa A211 over Golden Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI SW JCT SR57&SR76 · Structure no. 240A2110001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A211 over Golden Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A211 over Golden Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A211
CrossesGolden Creek
Location3.4 MI SW JCT SR57&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.01966, -89.42827
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2020)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$860,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A211 over Golden Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A211 over Golden 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A211 over Golden Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A211 over Golden Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A211 over Golden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.