US Bridges

Nfa A756 over Russell Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · In Tazewell · Structure no. 13SR0320009

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,812
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A756 over Russell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A756 over Russell Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,812 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,096 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A756
CrossesRussell Creek
LocationIn Tazewell
RouteCity Street 5484
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.451, -83.56842
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,812 (2021)
Projected traffic6,096 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$526,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A756 over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A756 over Russell 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 A756 over Russell Creek carry?

About 3,812 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A756 over Russell Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Nfa A756 over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.