US Bridges

Nfa A018 over Toms Creek

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 9. M. W. Lobelville. · Structure no. 680A0180003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A018 over Toms Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A018 over Toms Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A018
CrossesToms Creek
Location9. M. W. Lobelville.
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74205, -87.96243
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 A018 over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A018 over Toms 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 A018 over Toms Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A018 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A018 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.