Nfa A028 over Peyton Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSmith County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI W JCT SR85&SR263 · Structure no. 800A0280001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A028 over Peyton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A028 over Peyton Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A028 over Peyton Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Nfa A028 over Peyton 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A028 over Peyton Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A028 over Peyton Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A028 over Peyton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.