US Bridges

Nfa A071 over Taylor Creek

Fair

White County, Tennessee · 3MI North of US70 · Structure no. 930A0710001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A071 over Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A071 over Taylor Creek in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A071
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location3MI North of US70
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates35.99781, -85.61686
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic704 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A071 over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A071 over Taylor 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A071 over Taylor Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A071 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A071 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.