US Bridges

Nfa A031 over Cove Creek (clsp)

Good

Campbell County, Tennessee · In Caryville-N of I75 · Structure no. 070A0310001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A031 over Cove Creek (clsp) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A031 over Cove Creek (clsp) in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A031
CrossesCove Creek (clsp)
LocationIn Caryville-N of I75
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates36.30684, -84.22636
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2020)
Projected traffic816 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A031 over Cove Creek (clsp) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A031 over Cove Creek (clsp) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A031 over Cove Creek (clsp) carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A031 over Cove Creek (clsp)?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A031 over Cove Creek (clsp)?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.