US Bridges

Nfa A146 over East Fork Mulberry Creek

Good

Moore County, Tennessee · Southern Part in Lynchbur · Structure no. 640A1460001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A146 over East Fork Mulberry Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A146 over East Fork Mulberry Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,272 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A146
CrossesEast Fork Mulberry Creek
LocationSouthern Part in Lynchbur
RouteCity Street 146
Coordinates35.27261, -86.38125
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2020)
Projected traffic2,272 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A146 over East Fork Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A146 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 A146 over East Fork Mulberry Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A146 over East Fork Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A146 over East Fork Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.