US Bridges

Nfa A302 over Big Laurel Creek

Good

Fentress County, Tennessee · .5MI South of SR85 · Structure no. 250A3020001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A302 over Big Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A302 over Big Laurel Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A302
CrossesBig Laurel Creek
Location.5MI South of SR85
RouteCounty Highway 302
Coordinates36.26744, -85.09931
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A302 over Big Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A302 over Big Laurel 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 A302 over Big Laurel Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A302 over Big Laurel Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A302 over Big Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.