US Bridges

Nfa A073 over Turkey Creek

Good

Moore County, Tennessee · 6 M NE of Lynchburg · Structure no. 640A0730001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A073 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A073 over Turkey Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A073
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location6 M NE of Lynchburg
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates35.30831, -86.27402
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A073 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A073 over Turkey 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 A073 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A073 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A073 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.