Nfa A231 over Sumrow Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Tennessee · .2 Mi. E. of SR3 · Structure no. 490A2310001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A231 over Sumrow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A231 over Sumrow Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A231 over Sumrow Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A231 over Sumrow 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A231 over Sumrow Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A231 over Sumrow Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A231 over Sumrow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.