Nfa A178 over Holley Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenry County, Tennessee · 2 Mi. S. of SR140 · Structure no. 400A1780001
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A178 over Holley Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A178 over Holley Fork Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A178 over Holley Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A178 over Holley Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A178 over Holley Fork Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A178 over Holley Fork Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A178 over Holley Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.