US Bridges

Nfa A026 over Hogskin Creek

Good

Grainger County, Tennessee · East of Clinch River · Structure no. 290A0260003

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A026 over Hogskin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A026 over Hogskin Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A026
CrossesHogskin Creek
LocationEast of Clinch River
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates36.32773, -83.63512
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A026 over Hogskin Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A026 over Hogskin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A026 over Hogskin Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A026 over Hogskin Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A026 over Hogskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.