Nfa A238 over Bradley Creek
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI S JCT SR96&SR266 · Structure no. 750A2380001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A238 over Bradley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A238 over Bradley Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 A238 over Bradley Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A238 over Bradley 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 A238 over Bradley Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A238 over Bradley Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A238 over Bradley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.