US Bridges

Nfa A119 over Elk Fork Creek

Poor

Campbell County, Tennessee · In Jellico-W of SR9-SR297 · Structure no. 070A1190001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A119 over Elk Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A119 over Elk Fork Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A119
CrossesElk Fork Creek
LocationIn Jellico-W of SR9-SR297
RouteCity Street 119
Coordinates36.59003, -84.13627
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2020)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2042
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$580,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A119 over Elk Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A119 over Elk Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A119 over Elk Fork Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A119 over Elk Fork Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A119 over Elk Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.