Nfa A187 over Reed Creek
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI SW JCT SR99&CANNON · Structure no. 750A1870001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A187 over Reed Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A187 over Reed Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 85 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 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 A187 over Reed Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Nfa A187 over Reed 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 A187 over Reed Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A187 over Reed Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A187 over Reed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.