Nfa A500 over College Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreene County, Tennessee · Just E of Tusculum · Structure no. 300A5000003
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A500 over College Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa A500 over College Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A500 over College Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A500 over College 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A500 over College Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A500 over College Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A500 over College Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.