Nfa A139 over Bear Branch
GoodMeigs County, Tennessee · East of Tenn River · Structure no. 610A1390001
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A139 over Bear Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A139 over Bear Branch in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A139 over Bear Branch built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A139 over Bear Branch 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A139 over Bear Branch carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A139 over Bear Branch?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A139 over Bear Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.