US Bridges

Nfa A714 over Bailey Fork Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 1 Mi. E. of Paris · Structure no. 400A7140003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A714 over Bailey Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A714 over Bailey Fork Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,760 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A714
CrossesBailey Fork Creek
Location1 Mi. E. of Paris
RouteCounty Highway 714
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30814, -88.27347
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2020)
Projected traffic3,760 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A714 over Bailey Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A714 over Bailey Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A714 over Bailey Fork Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A714 over Bailey Fork Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A714 over Bailey Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.