US Bridges

Nfa A720 over Meadow Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Tennessee · 3.1 M W of SR70-SR351 JCT · Structure no. 300A7200001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A720 over Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A720 over Meadow Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A720
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location3.1 M W of SR70-SR351 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 720
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05098, -82.90657
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$517,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A720 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A720 over Meadow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A720 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A720 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A720 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.