Nfa A048 over Wells Creek
GoodHouston County, Tennessee · Marable Hollow RD · Structure no. 420A0480001
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A048 over Wells Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A048 over Wells Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 A048 over Wells Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A048 over Wells Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A048 over Wells Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A048 over Wells Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A048 over Wells Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.