Nfa A523 over Richland Creek
GoodRhea County, Tennessee · .02 MI from SR 29 · Structure no. 720A5230001
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A523 over Richland Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A523 over Richland Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A523 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A523 over Richland 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A523 over Richland Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A523 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A523 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.