US Bridges

Nfa A042 over Buffalo Creek

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Claiborne County, Tennessee · 1.5 M N of Clairfield · Structure no. 130A0420001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A042 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A042 over Buffalo Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A042
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.5 M N of Clairfield
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56903, -83.95713
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 A042 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A042 over Buffalo 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 A042 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A042 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A042 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.