US Bridges

Nfa A049 over East Fork Mulberry Creek

Fair

Moore County, Tennessee · 4 M North of Lynchburg · Structure no. 640A0490001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A049 over East Fork Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A049 over East Fork Mulberry Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A049
CrossesEast Fork Mulberry Creek
Location4 M North of Lynchburg
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyMoore County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.34236, -86.34837
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$91,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A049 over East Fork Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A049 over East Fork Mulberry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A049 over East Fork Mulberry Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A049 over East Fork Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A049 over East Fork Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.