US Bridges

Nfa A905 over South Fork Creek

Good

Cocke County, Tennessee · .1 MI JCT SR 340 & SR 35 · Structure no. 15SR0350003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A905 over South Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A905 over South Fork Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesNfa A905
CrossesSouth Fork Creek
Location.1 MI JCT SR 340 & SR 35
RouteCounty Highway 905
Coordinates36.02208, -83.04179
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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 A905 over South Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A905 over South Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A905 over South Fork Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A905 over South Fork Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A905 over South Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.