US Bridges

Nfa A137 over Fork Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · E Off SR322-HARRISON RD · Structure no. 620A1490001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A137 over Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A137 over Fork Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A137
CrossesFork Creek
LocationE Off SR322-HARRISON RD
RouteCounty Highway 137
Coordinates35.65035, -84.29653
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A137 over Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A137 over Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A137 over Fork Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A137 over Fork Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A137 over Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.