US Bridges

Nfa A053 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 8.5 M. Nw. Lobelville. · Structure no. 680A0530001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A053 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A053 over Crooked Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A053
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location8.5 M. Nw. Lobelville.
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81045, -87.9374
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$418,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A053 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A053 over Crooked 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 A053 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A053 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A053 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.