US Bridges

Nfa A108 over Lost Creek

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 2.5 M. N. Lobelville · Structure no. 680A1080001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A108 over Lost Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A108 over Lost Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A108
CrossesLost Creek
Location2.5 M. N. Lobelville
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.79517, -87.76338
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A108 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A108 over Lost 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 A108 over Lost Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A108 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A108 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.