US Bridges

Nfa A026 over Black Fox Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 2MI Southeast of US11 · Structure no. 060A0260001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A026 over Black Fox Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A026 over Black Fox Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,504 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A026
CrossesBlack Fox Creek
Location2MI Southeast of US11
RouteCounty Highway 947
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09868, -84.9368
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2020)
Projected traffic1,504 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A026 over Black Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A026 over Black Fox Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A026 over Black Fox Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A026 over Black Fox Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A026 over Black Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.