US Bridges

Nfa A025 over Williams Creek

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · East of Clinch River · Structure no. 290A0250003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A025 over Williams Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A025 over Williams Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A025
CrossesWilliams Creek
LocationEast of Clinch River
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32785, -83.63531
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 A025 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A025 over Williams 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A025 over Williams Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A025 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A025 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.