Nfa A024 over Roaring Creek
PoorRhea County, Tennessee · 1MI West of US 27 · Structure no. 720A0240001
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 218 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A024 over Roaring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A024 over Roaring Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 A024 over Roaring Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A024 over Roaring 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A024 over Roaring Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A024 over Roaring Creek?
The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A024 over Roaring Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.