Nfa 2021 (sa 7530) over Fall Creek
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, Tennessee · 4.9 MI NE JCT SR102&SR266 · Structure no. 75021210001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2021 (sa 7530) over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 2021 (sa 7530) over Fall Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 2021 (sa 7530) over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2021 (sa 7530) over Fall 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 2021 (sa 7530) over Fall Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2021 (sa 7530) over Fall Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2021 (sa 7530) over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.