Nfa A097 over Forked Deer Creek
FairGrainger County, Tennessee · East of Clinch River · Structure no. 290A0970001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A097 over Forked Deer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A097 over Forked Deer Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A097 over Forked Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A097 over Forked Deer 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 A097 over Forked Deer Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A097 over Forked Deer Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Nfa A097 over Forked Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.