Nfa A233 over Plunkett Creek
FairSmith County, Tennessee · 3.7 MI SW JCT SR25&SR80 · Structure no. 800A2330001
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A233 over Plunkett Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A233 over Plunkett Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 22 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 A233 over Plunkett Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A233 over Plunkett Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A233 over Plunkett Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A233 over Plunkett Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A233 over Plunkett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.