US Bridges

Nfa A012 over Pryor Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · Lbl Road 100 · Structure no. 810A0120011

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Nfa A012 over Pryor Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A012 over Pryor Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A012
CrossesPryor Creek
LocationLbl Road 100
RouteFederal Lands Road 12
Coordinates36.64878, -87.97688
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A012 over Pryor Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A012 over Pryor 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A012 over Pryor Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A012 over Pryor Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A012 over Pryor Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the State Highway Agency.