US Bridges

Nfa A173 over Poplar Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI SE JCT SR76&SR179 · Structure no. 380A1730001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A173 over Poplar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A173 over Poplar Creek in Haywood 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A173
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location2.2 MI SE JCT SR76&SR179
RouteCounty Highway 173
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4679, -89.2327
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 A173 over Poplar Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A173 over Poplar 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A173 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A173 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A173 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.