Nfa A138 over Gimlet Creek
GoodLincoln County, Tennessee · 9 M. Ne. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 520A1380005
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A138 over Gimlet Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A138 over Gimlet Creek in Lincoln 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A138 over Gimlet Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A138 over Gimlet 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A138 over Gimlet Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A138 over Gimlet Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A138 over Gimlet Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.