US Bridges

Nfa A295 over Lees Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 3 M. Se. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 520A2950001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A295 over Lees Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A295 over Lees Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A295
CrossesLees Creek
Location3 M. Se. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 295
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1217, -86.52245
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$181,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A295 over Lees Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A295 over Lees 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A295 over Lees Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A295 over Lees Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A295 over Lees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.