US Bridges

Nfa A175 over Crooked Creek

Good

Fentress County, Tennessee · .5 MI East of Jamestown · Structure no. 250A1750001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A175 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A175 over Crooked Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A175
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.5 MI East of Jamestown
RouteCounty Highway 175
Coordinates36.41164, -84.91134
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2020)
Projected traffic928 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A175 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A175 over Crooked 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A175 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A175 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A175 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.