US Bridges

Nfa A071 over Delk Creek

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · 3.5 East of US 127 · Structure no. 250A0710007

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A071 over Delk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A071 over Delk Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A071
CrossesDelk Creek
Location3.5 East of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyFentress County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.52421, -84.90185
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2042
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 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 A071 over Delk Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A071 over Delk 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 A071 over Delk Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A071 over Delk Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A071 over Delk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.