Nfa A381 over Bluff Creek
PoorPosted for loadSmith County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI SW JCT SR24&SR264 · Structure no. 800A3810001
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A381 over Bluff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A381 over Bluff Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 A381 over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A381 over Bluff 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A381 over Bluff Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A381 over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A381 over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.