US Bridges

Nfa A121 over Furnace Creek

Good

Johnson County, Tennessee · Church St-E Off US421 · Structure no. 460A1210001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A121 over Furnace Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A121 over Furnace Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A121
CrossesFurnace Creek
LocationChurch St-E Off US421
RouteCity Street 121
Coordinates36.46889, -81.80356
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A121 over Furnace Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A121 over Furnace 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A121 over Furnace Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A121 over Furnace Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A121 over Furnace Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.