US Bridges

Nfa 1070 (sa 8006) over Fall Creek

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI NW JCT SR24&WILSON · Structure no. 80S62950001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
808
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1070 (sa 8006) over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1070 (sa 8006) over Fall Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 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 808 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,418 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1070 (sa 8006)
CrossesFall Creek
Location2.5 MI NW JCT SR24&WILSON
RouteCounty Highway 1070
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3018, -86.10114
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic808 (2021)
Projected traffic1,418 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$97,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1070 (sa 8006) over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Nfa 1070 (sa 8006) over Fall 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 1070 (sa 8006) over Fall Creek carry?

About 808 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1070 (sa 8006) over Fall Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1070 (sa 8006) over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.