US Bridges

Nfa A012 over Pryor Creek

FairPosted for load

Stewart County, Tennessee · Lbl Road 100 · Structure no. 810A0460001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 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 steel 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A012
CrossesPryor Creek
LocationLbl Road 100
RouteFederal Lands Road 46
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.65498, -87.9749
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
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 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A012 over Pryor Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.