Nfa A001 over East Fork Mulberry Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Tennessee · 2 M. E. Mulberry. · Structure no. 520A1760001
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A001 over East Fork Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A001 over East Fork Mulberry Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A001 over East Fork Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A001 over East Fork Mulberry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A001 over East Fork Mulberry Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A001 over East Fork Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A001 over East Fork Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.