Nfa A523 over Richland Creek
Rhea County, Tennessee · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa A523 over Richland Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 130 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 23 of the 100 inventoried bridges in Rhea County rated good (23.0%); 6 (6.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 50 ft |
| Location | .02 Mi From SR 29 |
| NBI structure number | 720A5230001 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Rhea County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 29 over Richland Creek | 1960 | 23,414 | Fair |
| Fap 29 over Richland Creek | 1960 | 23,414 | Fair |
| Fap 29 over Richland Creek Overflow | 2007 | 23,414 | Good |
| Fap 29 over Richland Creek Overflow | 2007 | 23,414 | Fair |
| Fap 29 over Branch | 1960 | 21,072 | Fair |
| Fap 29 over Oak Hill Rd | 2002 | 16,192 | Fair |
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