US Bridges

Nfa A049 over Buchanan Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 0.75 M. Nw. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 520A0490001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A049 over Buchanan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A049 over Buchanan Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNfa A049
CrossesBuchanan Creek
Location0.75 M. Nw. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16393, -86.5967
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$179,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A049 over Buchanan Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Nfa A049 over Buchanan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A049 over Buchanan Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A049 over Buchanan Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A049 over Buchanan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.