US Bridges

Nfa A137 over Flat Creek

Good

Union County, Tennessee · E of SR61-IN Luttrell · Structure no. 870A1370003

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A137 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A137 over Flat Creek in Union County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A137
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationE of SR61-IN Luttrell
RouteCity Street 137
Coordinates36.20243, -83.73933
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A137 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A137 over Flat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A137 over Flat Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Nfa A137 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A137 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.