Nfa A839 over Harpers Creek
PoorPosted for loadSullivan County, Tennessee · Wyatt Hollow Rd-N of 421 · Structure no. 820A8390003
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A839 over Harpers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A839 over Harpers Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A839 over Harpers Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A839 over Harpers 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A839 over Harpers Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A839 over Harpers Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A839 over Harpers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.