US Bridges

Nfa A496 over Davis Creek

Good

Claiborne County, Tennessee · 1 M SE of SR63 at Co. Li. · Structure no. 130A4960001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A496 over Davis Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A496 over Davis Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A496
CrossesDavis Creek
Location1 M SE of SR63 at Co. Li.
RouteCounty Highway 496
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44453, -83.91235
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 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 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A496 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A496 over Davis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A496 over Davis Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A496 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A496 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.