US Bridges

Nfa A900 over English Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · 1.3 SE of Pleasant Grove · Structure no. 15SR0320009

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A900 over English Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A900 over English Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A900
CrossesEnglish Creek
Location1.3 SE of Pleasant Grove
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91338, -83.21135
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2020)
Projected traffic1,376 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A900 over English Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A900 over English 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A900 over English Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A900 over English Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A900 over English Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.