Nfa A243 over Little Sycamore Creek
GoodPosted for loadClaiborne County, Tennessee · 4 M E of Tazewell · Structure no. 130A2430001
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A243 over Little Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A243 over Little Sycamore Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A243 over Little Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A243 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 A243 over Little Sycamore Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A243 over Little Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A243 over Little Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.