US Bridges

Nfa A063 over Rotten Fork Wolf River

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · 2 MI North of SR 28 · Structure no. 250A0630003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A063 over Rotten Fork Wolf River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A063 over Rotten Fork Wolf River in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A063
CrossesRotten Fork Wolf River
Location2 MI North of SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates36.5471, -84.9405
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks8%
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

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 A063 over Rotten Fork Wolf River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A063 over Rotten Fork Wolf River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A063 over Rotten Fork Wolf River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A063 over Rotten Fork Wolf River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A063 over Rotten Fork Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.