US Bridges

Nfa A042 over Potters Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 2 MI W of Bolivar · Structure no. 350A0420001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A042 over Potters Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A042 over Potters Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A042
CrossesPotters Creek
Location2 MI W of Bolivar
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25509, -89.03837
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic560 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$140,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A042 over Potters Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Nfa A042 over Potters 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A042 over Potters Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A042 over Potters Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A042 over Potters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.