US Bridges

Nfa A003 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1 MI N of SR20 · Structure no. 390A0030001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A003 over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa A003 over Dry Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 50 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 5 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNfa A003
CrossesDry Creek
Location1 MI N of SR20
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71741, -88.5775
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic848 by 2040
Trucks6%
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

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$124,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A003 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Nfa A003 over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A003 over Dry Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A003 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A003 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.