Nfa A073 over Big Creek
FairGrundy County, Tennessee · City of Altamont · Structure no. 310A0730001
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A073 over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A073 over Big Creek in Grundy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A073 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A073 over Big 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A073 over Big Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A073 over Big Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A073 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.