US Bridges

Nfa A701 over Straight Creek

FairPosted for load

Claiborne County, Tennessee · 1.5 M SE of Clairfield · Structure no. 130A7010001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A701 over Straight Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A701 over Straight Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A701
CrossesStraight Creek
Location1.5 M SE of Clairfield
RouteCounty Highway 701
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.54032, -83.92693
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A701 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A701 over Straight 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A701 over Straight Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A701 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nfa A701 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.