Nfa A255 over Big Laurel Creek
PoorPosted for loadOverton County, Tennessee · .1 MI West of Fentress CO · Structure no. 670A2550001
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A255 over Big Laurel Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nfa A255 over Big Laurel Creek in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1903, so it is 122 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A255 over Big Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A255 over Big Laurel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A255 over Big Laurel Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A255 over Big Laurel Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A255 over Big Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.