US Bridges

Nfa A073 over Rotten Fork Wolf River

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · 1MI South of Pickett Co. · Structure no. 250A0730001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A073 over Rotten Fork Wolf River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A073 over Rotten Fork Wolf River in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A073
CrossesRotten Fork Wolf River
Location1MI South of Pickett Co.
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyFentress County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56355, -84.94422
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 A073 over Rotten Fork Wolf River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A073 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 A073 over Rotten Fork Wolf River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A073 over Rotten Fork Wolf River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A073 over Rotten Fork Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.