Nfa A426 over North Fork Suggs Creek
PoorWilson County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI South of SR265 · Structure no. 950A4260001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,820
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A426 over North Fork Suggs Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A426 over North Fork Suggs Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,512 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A426 over North Fork Suggs Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A426 over North Fork Suggs Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A426 over North Fork Suggs Creek carry?
About 2,820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A426 over North Fork Suggs Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A426 over North Fork Suggs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.