US Bridges

Nfa A194 over Greasy Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · .1 MI N of Chester CO LN · Structure no. 390A1940001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A194 over Greasy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A194 over Greasy Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A194
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location.1 MI N of Chester CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75969, -88.20892
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A194 over Greasy Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A194 over Greasy 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 A194 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A194 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A194 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.