US Bridges

Nfa A759 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · 5MI North of SR32 · Structure no. 320A7590001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A759 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A759 over Turkey Creek in Hamblen 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A759
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location5MI North of SR32
RouteCity Street 759
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24335, -83.29563
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$131,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A759 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A759 over Turkey 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 A759 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A759 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A759 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.