US Bridges

Nfa A190 over Fall Creek

PoorPosted for load

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.6 MI NW JCT SR10&SR266 · Structure no. 750A1900001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A190 over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A190 over Fall Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A190
CrossesFall Creek
Location4.6 MI NW JCT SR10&SR266
RouteCounty Highway 0A190
Coordinates36.01633, -86.40086
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A190 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A190 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 A190 over Fall Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A190 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A190 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.