Nfa A236 over Cripple Creek
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI SE JCT SR96&SR266 · Structure no. 750A2360001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A236 over Cripple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A236 over Cripple 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 A236 over Cripple Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A236 over Cripple 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A236 over Cripple Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A236 over Cripple Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A236 over Cripple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.