US Bridges

Nfa A413 over Carson Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Tennessee · N of US11E at Greene Co. · Structure no. 900A2200001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A413 over Carson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A413 over Carson Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A413
CrossesCarson Creek
LocationN of US11E at Greene Co.
RouteCounty Highway 413
Coordinates36.29285, -82.63161
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic384 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$322,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A413 over Carson Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Nfa A413 over Carson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A413 over Carson Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A413 over Carson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A413 over Carson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.