US Bridges

Nfa A045 over Morgan Creek (sssp)

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · In Standing Stone Park · Structure no. 670A0450003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A045 over Morgan Creek (sssp) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A045 over Morgan Creek (sssp) in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A045
CrossesMorgan Creek (sssp)
LocationIn Standing Stone Park
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4617, -85.41043
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 A045 over Morgan Creek (sssp) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A045 over Morgan Creek (sssp) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A045 over Morgan Creek (sssp) carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A045 over Morgan Creek (sssp)?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A045 over Morgan Creek (sssp)?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.