US Bridges

Nfa A128 over Bull Run Creek

Poor

Union County, Tennessee · NE of Luttrell-Near CO Li · Structure no. 870A1280001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A128 over Bull Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A128 over Bull Run Creek in Union County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A128
CrossesBull Run Creek
LocationNE of Luttrell-Near CO Li
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyUnion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25338, -83.71555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$160,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A128 over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A128 over Bull Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A128 over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A128 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nfa A128 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.