Nfa A391 over Poplar Creek
GoodRoane County, Tennessee · In Oliver Sprgs-S of SR61 · Structure no. 730A3910001
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A391 over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A391 over Poplar Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 A391 over Poplar Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A391 over Poplar 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A391 over Poplar Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A391 over Poplar Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A391 over Poplar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.