Nfa A661 over Polecat Creek
PoorPosted for loadLoudon County, Tennessee · 6.25 M. W. Loudon. · Structure no. 530A4030001
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A661 over Polecat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A661 over Polecat Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A661 over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A661 over Polecat 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A661 over Polecat Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A661 over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A661 over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.