US Bridges

Nfa A090 over Fall Creek Falls Dam

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · In Fall CR Falls ST Park · Structure no. 880A0900001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A090 over Fall Creek Falls Dam is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A090 over Fall Creek Falls Dam in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 60 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 6 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A090
CrossesFall Creek Falls Dam
LocationIn Fall CR Falls ST Park
RouteState Lands Road 90
CountyVan Buren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6626, -85.35992
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$55,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A090 over Fall Creek Falls Dam built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Nfa A090 over Fall Creek Falls Dam 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 A090 over Fall Creek Falls Dam carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A090 over Fall Creek Falls Dam?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A090 over Fall Creek Falls Dam?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.