US Bridges

Nfa A139 over Poor Valley Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 1.5 M SE of SR31 at CO Li · Structure no. 370B0520001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A139 over Poor Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A139 over Poor Valley Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A139
CrossesPoor Valley Creek
Location1.5 M SE of SR31 at CO Li
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.395, -83.20332
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A139 over Poor Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A139 over Poor Valley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A139 over Poor Valley Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A139 over Poor Valley Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A139 over Poor Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.