US Bridges

Nfa A241 over Little Sycamore Creek

Good

Claiborne County, Tennessee · 3.5 M E of Tazewell · Structure no. 130A2410001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A241 over Little Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A241 over Little Sycamore Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A241
CrossesLittle Sycamore Creek
Location3.5 M E of Tazewell
RouteCounty Highway 241
Coordinates36.45477, -83.50523
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A241 over Little Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A241 over Little Sycamore 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 A241 over Little Sycamore Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A241 over Little Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A241 over Little Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.