Nfa A196 (sa 2508) over Rock Castle Creek
PoorFentress County, Tennessee · 5MI West of US 127 · Structure no. 250A1960001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A196 (sa 2508) over Rock Castle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A196 (sa 2508) over Rock Castle Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A196 (sa 2508) over Rock Castle Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A196 (sa 2508) over Rock Castle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A196 (sa 2508) over Rock Castle Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A196 (sa 2508) over Rock Castle Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A196 (sa 2508) over Rock Castle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.