US Bridges

Nfa A748 over Laurel Fork Creek

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Carter County, Tennessee · In Hampton-N of SR67 · Structure no. 100A7480001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A748 over Laurel Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nfa A748 over Laurel Fork Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A748
CrossesLaurel Fork Creek
LocationIn Hampton-N of SR67
RouteCounty Highway 748
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.28641, -82.16232
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2020)
Projected traffic896 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$224,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A748 over Laurel Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A748 over Laurel Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A748 over Laurel Fork Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A748 over Laurel Fork Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A748 over Laurel Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.