US Bridges

Nfa A071 over Branch of Stinking Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · Btwn US25W & I75-S of Jel · Structure no. 070A0710001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A071 over Branch of Stinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A071 over Branch of Stinking Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A071
CrossesBranch of Stinking Creek
LocationBtwn US25W & I75-S of Jel
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.51225, -84.15086
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$58,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A071 over Branch of Stinking Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A071 over Branch of Stinking Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A071 over Branch of Stinking Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A071 over Branch of Stinking Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A071 over Branch of Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.