US Bridges

Nfa A499 over Davis Creek

FairPosted for load

Claiborne County, Tennessee · .8 M S of SR63 at Co. Lin · Structure no. 130A4990001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A499 over Davis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A499 over Davis Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A499
CrossesDavis Creek
Location.8 M S of SR63 at Co. Lin
RouteCounty Highway 499
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44042, -83.92316
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$649,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A499 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A499 over Davis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A499 over Davis Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A499 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A499 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.