US Bridges

Nfa A142 over Belfast Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI NW JCT SR50&SR271 · Structure no. 590A1420001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A142 over Belfast Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A142 over Belfast Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A142
CrossesBelfast Creek
Location2.6 MI NW JCT SR50&SR271
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4555, -86.71854
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic384 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A142 over Belfast Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A142 over Belfast 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A142 over Belfast Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A142 over Belfast Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A142 over Belfast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.