US Bridges

Nfa A140 over Spring Creek

Good

Jackson County, Tennessee · 4MI East of SR135 · Structure no. 440A1400001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A140 over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A140 over Spring Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A140
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4MI East of SR135
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates36.33875, -85.52041
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A140 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A140 over Spring 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A140 over Spring Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A140 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A140 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.