US Bridges

Nfa A313 over Byrd Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Tennessee · South of I40 · Structure no. 180A3130001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A313 over Byrd Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A313 over Byrd Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa A313
CrossesByrd Creek
LocationSouth of I40
RouteCounty Highway 313
Coordinates35.93206, -84.9513
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2020)
Projected traffic752 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 A313 over Byrd Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A313 over Byrd 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A313 over Byrd Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A313 over Byrd Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A313 over Byrd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.