US Bridges

Nfa A070 over South Reelfoot Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI SE JCT SR22&SR157 · Structure no. 660A0700001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A070 over South Reelfoot Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A070 over South Reelfoot Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A070
CrossesSouth Reelfoot Creek
Location1.9 MI SE JCT SR22&SR157
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates36.43935, -89.26069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 A070 over South Reelfoot Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A070 over South Reelfoot 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A070 over South Reelfoot Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A070 over South Reelfoot Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A070 over South Reelfoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.