US Bridges

Nfa A290 over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 5.5 M. Se. Leoma- · Structure no. 500A2900003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A290 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A290 over Clear Creek in Lawrence 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A290
CrossesClear Creek
Location5.5 M. Se. Leoma-
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11476, -87.22768
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$286,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A290 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A290 over Clear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A290 over Clear Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A290 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A290 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.