US Bridges

Nfa A002 over Blair Creek

Good

Claiborne County, Tennessee · Highland View RD · Structure no. 130A0020001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A002 over Blair Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A002 over Blair Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A002
CrossesBlair Creek
LocationHighland View RD
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates36.51418, -83.6102
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A002 over Blair Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A002 over Blair 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A002 over Blair Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A002 over Blair Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A002 over Blair Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.