US Bridges

Nfa A139 over Poor Valley Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 2.8 M SW of SR66-SR94 JCT · Structure no. 370B0520005

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A139 over Poor Valley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa A139 over Poor Valley Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A139
CrossesPoor Valley Creek
Location2.8 M SW of SR66-SR94 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4156, -83.15988
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$293,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A139 over Poor Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 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 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A139 over Poor Valley Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A139 over Poor Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.