US Bridges

Nfa A054 over Doe Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Tennessee · W Off SR67-N of SR167 · Structure no. 460A0540001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A054 over Doe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A054 over Doe Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A054
CrossesDoe Creek
LocationW Off SR67-N of SR167
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyJohnson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.41622, -81.9563
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$295,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A054 over Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A054 over Doe 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A054 over Doe Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A054 over Doe Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A054 over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.