US Bridges

Nfa A370 over Walker Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 9 M. S. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 520A3700001

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A370 over Walker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A370 over Walker Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 108 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A370
CrossesWalker Creek
Location9 M. S. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 370
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0289, -86.60185
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic384 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$238,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A370 over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Nfa A370 over Walker 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 A370 over Walker Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A370 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A370 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.