US Bridges

Nfa 1987 over East Fork Mulberry Creek

Good

Moore County, Tennessee · Tanyard RD @ Lynchburg · Structure no. 640A1150001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
627
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1987 over East Fork Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1987 over East Fork Mulberry Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 627 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa 1987
CrossesEast Fork Mulberry Creek
LocationTanyard RD @ Lynchburg
RouteCity Street 1987
Coordinates35.28191, -86.37201
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic627 (2021)
Projected traffic1,003 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1987 over East Fork Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1987 over East Fork Mulberry 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 1987 over East Fork Mulberry Creek carry?

About 627 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1987 over East Fork Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1987 over East Fork Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.