Nfa A424 over Baptist Creek
PoorPosted for loadMaury County, Tennessee · 6 M. Nw. Mt. Pleasant. · Structure no. 600A4240003
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A424 over Baptist Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A424 over Baptist Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 A424 over Baptist Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A424 over Baptist Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A424 over Baptist Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A424 over Baptist Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A424 over Baptist Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.