US Bridges

Nfa A122 over Short Creek

Fair

Moore County, Tennessee · 5 M South of Lynchburg · Structure no. 640A1220005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A122 over Short Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A122 over Short Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A122
CrossesShort Creek
Location5 M South of Lynchburg
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyMoore County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21175, -86.33562
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 A122 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A122 over Short 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 A122 over Short Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A122 over Short Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A122 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.