Nfa A390 over Little Blue Water Creek
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Tennessee · 3.5 M. Sw. Loretto- · Structure no. 500A3900001
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A390 over Little Blue Water Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A390 over Little Blue Water Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 99 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 22 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 A390 over Little Blue Water Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Nfa A390 over Little Blue Water 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 A390 over Little Blue Water Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A390 over Little Blue Water Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A390 over Little Blue Water Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.