US Bridges

Nfa A015 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · 1MI from SR 30 · Structure no. 880A0150001

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A015 over Laurel Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A015 over Laurel Creek in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 104 years old, older 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 5 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A015
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location1MI from SR 30
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyVan Buren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75083, -85.56467
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A015 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Nfa A015 over Laurel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A015 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A015 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A015 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.