Nfa A818 over Norris Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Tennessee · 8.5 M. N. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 520A8180001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A818 over Norris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A818 over Norris Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A818 over Norris Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A818 over Norris 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 A818 over Norris Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A818 over Norris Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A818 over Norris Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.