US Bridges

Nfa A073 over Gingerbread Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 8 M. Nw. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 520A0730001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A073 over Gingerbread Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A073 over Gingerbread Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A073
CrossesGingerbread Creek
Location8 M. Nw. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25645, -86.62067
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A073 over Gingerbread Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A073 over Gingerbread 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A073 over Gingerbread Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A073 over Gingerbread Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A073 over Gingerbread Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.