US Bridges

Nfa A042 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · NE of Eagan at State Line · Structure no. 130A0420003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 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 continuous culvert carrying Nfa A042 over Buffalo Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A042
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationNE of Eagan at State Line
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.58602, -83.61937
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A042 over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A042 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.