US Bridges

Nfa A075 over Delk Creek

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · 5MI East of US 127 · Structure no. 250A0750001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A075 over Delk Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A075 over Delk Creek in Fentress 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A075
CrossesDelk Creek
Location5MI East of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyFentress County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.51605, -84.8965
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$457,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A075 over Delk Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A075 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 A075 over Delk Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A075 over Delk Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A075 over Delk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.