Nfa A074 over Tumbling Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Tennessee · 5.2 MI SW JCT SR40&SR68 · Structure no. 700A0740001
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A074 over Tumbling Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A074 over Tumbling Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A074 over Tumbling Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A074 over Tumbling 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A074 over Tumbling Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A074 over Tumbling Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A074 over Tumbling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.