US Bridges

Nfa A052 over Mountain Creek

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Warren County, Tennessee · .89 MI from SR 56 · Structure no. 890A0520001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A052 over Mountain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A052 over Mountain Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A052
CrossesMountain Creek
Location.89 MI from SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80617, -85.79713
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$179,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A052 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A052 over Mountain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A052 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A052 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A052 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.