US Bridges

Nfa A708 over South Fork Indian Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · 1MI from Lincoln CO Line · Structure no. 260A7080007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A708 over South Fork Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A708 over South Fork Indian Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A708
CrossesSouth Fork Indian Creek
Location1MI from Lincoln CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09262, -86.31032
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2020)
Projected traffic992 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$152,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A708 over South Fork Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A708 over South Fork Indian Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A708 over South Fork Indian Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A708 over South Fork Indian Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A708 over South Fork Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.