Nfa A270 over Blue Buck Creek
PoorHickman County, Tennessee · 7 M W of Shady Grove · Structure no. 410A4710001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A270 over Blue Buck Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A270 over Blue Buck Creek in Hickman 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 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A270 over Blue Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A270 over Blue Buck 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A270 over Blue Buck Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A270 over Blue Buck Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A270 over Blue Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.