US Bridges

Nfa A497 over Davis Creek

Good

Claiborne County, Tennessee · .3 M SE of Old HWY 63 · Structure no. 130A4970001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A497 over Davis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A497 over Davis Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A497
CrossesDavis Creek
Location.3 M SE of Old HWY 63
RouteCounty Highway 497
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44355, -83.91627
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 A497 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A497 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 A497 over Davis Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A497 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A497 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.