US Bridges

Nfa A266 over Bradford Creek

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI NE JCT SR43&SR105 · Structure no. 270A2660003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A266 over Bradford Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A266 over Bradford Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A266
CrossesBradford Creek
Location0.9 MI NE JCT SR43&SR105
RouteCounty Highway 266
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10222, -88.80264
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$347,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A266 over Bradford Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A266 over Bradford 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A266 over Bradford Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A266 over Bradford Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A266 over Bradford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.