US Bridges

Nfa A083 over Turkey Creek

Good

Moore County, Tennessee · 6 M East of Lynchburg · Structure no. 640A0830003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A083 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A083 over Turkey Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A083
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location6 M East of Lynchburg
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyMoore County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2984, -86.27541
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A083 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A083 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 A083 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A083 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A083 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.