US Bridges

Nfa A092 over Elk Fork Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · E Off SR297-2.5 M N of 63 · Structure no. 070A0920001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A092 over Elk Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A092 over Elk Fork Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A092
CrossesElk Fork Creek
LocationE Off SR297-2.5 M N of 63
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45099, -84.29152
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A092 over Elk Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A092 over Elk Fork 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 A092 over Elk Fork Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A092 over Elk Fork Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A092 over Elk Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.