US Bridges

Nfa A162 over Rockhouse Creek

Good

Perry County, Tennessee · Rockhouse RD · Structure no. 680A1620001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A162 over Rockhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A162 over Rockhouse 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesNfa A162
CrossesRockhouse Creek
LocationRockhouse RD
RouteCounty Highway 162
Coordinates35.53563, -87.7975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 A162 over Rockhouse Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A162 over Rockhouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A162 over Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A162 over Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A162 over Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.