US Bridges

Nfa A252 over Big Sycamore Creek

Good

Claiborne County, Tennessee · 4.6 M NE of US25E-SR33 Jc · Structure no. 130A2520001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A252 over Big Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A252 over Big Sycamore 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A252
CrossesBig Sycamore Creek
Location4.6 M NE of US25E-SR33 Jc
RouteCounty Highway 252
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45768, -83.4412
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A252 over Big Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A252 over Big 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 A252 over Big Sycamore Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A252 over Big Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A252 over Big Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.