Nfa A659 over Heaton Creek
GoodCarter County, Tennessee · E of SR143-S of Roan Mtn. · Structure no. 100A6590001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A659 over Heaton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa A659 over Heaton Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A659 over Heaton Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A659 over Heaton 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A659 over Heaton Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A659 over Heaton Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A659 over Heaton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.