Nfa A287 over Long Creek
GoodMacon County, Tennessee · 6 M NW Red Boiling Spring · Structure no. 560A2870003
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,609 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A287 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A287 over Long Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 1,609 ft (490.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A287 over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A287 over Long 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 A287 over Long Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A287 over Long Creek?
The structure is 1,609 ft (490.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A287 over Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.