Nfa A249 over Harris Creek
FairMadison County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI SE JCT SR1&SR20 · Structure no. 570A2490001
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A249 over Harris Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A249 over Harris Creek in Madison 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A249 over Harris Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A249 over Harris Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A249 over Harris Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A249 over Harris Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A249 over Harris Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.