US Bridges

Nfa A026 over Williams Creek

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · East of Clinch River · Structure no. 290A0260001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A026 over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A026 over Williams Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesNfa A026
CrossesWilliams Creek
LocationEast of Clinch River
RouteCounty Highway 26
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2020)
Projected traffic1,904 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 A026 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A026 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 A026 over Williams Creek carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A026 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A026 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.