Nfa A118 over Puncheon Creek
GoodMacon County, Tennessee · 6.5 M N of Lafayette · Structure no. 560A1180001
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A118 over Puncheon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A118 over Puncheon Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 A118 over Puncheon Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A118 over Puncheon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A118 over Puncheon Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A118 over Puncheon Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A118 over Puncheon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.