Nfa A716 over Heaton Branch
PoorClosed to trafficCarter County, Tennessee · S of SR159-NE of Roan Mtn · Structure no. 100A7160001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A716 over Heaton Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A716 over Heaton Branch in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A716 over Heaton Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A716 over Heaton Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A716 over Heaton Branch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A716 over Heaton Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A716 over Heaton Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.