US Bridges

Nfa A273 over Dossett Creek

Good

Campbell County, Tennessee · S of SR63-E of Lafollette · Structure no. 070A2730001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A273 over Dossett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A273 over Dossett Creek 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A273
CrossesDossett Creek
LocationS of SR63-E of Lafollette
RouteCounty Highway 273
Coordinates36.42007, -83.99865
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A273 over Dossett Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A273 over Dossett 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A273 over Dossett Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A273 over Dossett Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A273 over Dossett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.