Nfa A480 over Love Creek
GoodMacon County, Tennessee · 8 M SW of Lafayette · Structure no. 560A4800001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A480 over Love Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A480 over Love Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A480 over Love Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A480 over Love 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A480 over Love Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A480 over Love Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A480 over Love Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.