Nfa A021 over Wartrace Creek
Jackson County, Tennessee · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa A021 over Wartrace Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 10 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 4 of the 131 inventoried bridges in Jackson County rated poor (3.1%); 4 (3.1%) are rated poor.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 23 ft |
| Location | .2MI East of Smith Co. |
| NBI structure number | 440A0210001 |
| Condition class | Poor |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jackson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 56 over Doe Creek | 1963 | 5,544 | Good |
| Fap 56 over Doe Creek | 1963 | 5,544 | Good |
| Fap 56 over Doe Creek | 1963 | 5,544 | Fair |
| Fas 290 over Bowman Creek | 1998 | 5,480 | Good |
| Fap 56 over Doe Creek | 1972 | 5,424 | Fair |
| Fap 56 over Gibson Hollow Branch | 1972 | 5,424 | Good |
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