US Bridges

Nfa 1981 over Wet Prong Farris Creek

Good

Moore County, Tennessee · 8 M S of Lynchburg · Structure no. 64019810001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1981 over Wet Prong Farris Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1981 over Wet Prong Farris Creek in Moore 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1981
CrossesWet Prong Farris Creek
Location8 M S of Lynchburg
RouteCounty Highway 1981
Coordinates35.17714, -86.34067
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2021)
Projected traffic198 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 1981 over Wet Prong Farris Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1981 over Wet Prong Farris 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1981 over Wet Prong Farris Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1981 over Wet Prong Farris Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1981 over Wet Prong Farris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.