Nfa 1785 (sa 4214) over Yellow Creek
FairHouston County, Tennessee · 8 M SE of Erin · Structure no. 42G02120003
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 337 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 174
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1785 (sa 4214) over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1785 (sa 4214) over Yellow Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2042. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1785 (sa 4214) over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1785 (sa 4214) over Yellow 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 1785 (sa 4214) over Yellow Creek carry?
About 174 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1785 (sa 4214) over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1785 (sa 4214) over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.