US Bridges

Nfa A068 over Flatwood Branch

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Bledsoe County, Tennessee · City of Pikeville · Structure no. 040A0680007

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A068 over Flatwood Branch is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A068 over Flatwood Branch in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A068
CrossesFlatwood Branch
LocationCity of Pikeville
RouteCity Street 68
CountyBledsoe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58872, -85.21358
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A068 over Flatwood Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A068 over Flatwood Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A068 over Flatwood Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A068 over Flatwood Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A068 over Flatwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.