US Bridges

Nfa A033 over Stewart Creek

Poor

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI SW JCT I24&SR102 · Structure no. 750A0330001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,680
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A033 over Stewart Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A033 over Stewart Creek in Rutherford 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 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 6,680 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,688 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A033
CrossesStewart Creek
Location0.9 MI SW JCT I24&SR102
RouteCounty Highway 0A033
Coordinates35.9218, -86.53532
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,680 (2020)
Projected traffic10,688 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$319,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A033 over Stewart Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A033 over Stewart 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A033 over Stewart Creek carry?

About 6,680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A033 over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A033 over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.