US Bridges

Nfa A103 over Turtletown Creek

Good

Polk County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI SE JCT SR68&SR123 · Structure no. 700A1030001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A103 over Turtletown Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A103 over Turtletown Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A103
CrossesTurtletown Creek
Location1.3 MI SE JCT SR68&SR123
RouteCounty Highway 103
Coordinates35.10496, -84.32346
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 A103 over Turtletown Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A103 over Turtletown 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A103 over Turtletown Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A103 over Turtletown Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nfa A103 over Turtletown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.