Nfa A079 over Clay Creek
FairCocke County, Tennessee · 1 Mi. W of Bybee · Structure no. 150A0790001
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A079 over Clay Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A079 over Clay Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A079 over Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A079 over Clay 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A079 over Clay Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A079 over Clay Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A079 over Clay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.