Nfa A897 over Lost Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Tennessee · 2.7 M SW of US11E-SR92 Jc · Structure no. 450A8970001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A897 over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A897 over Lost Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A897 over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A897 over Lost 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A897 over Lost Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A897 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A897 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.