Nfa A380 over Buffalo Creek
GoodGrainger County, Tennessee · East of US11 · Structure no. 290A3800001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A380 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A380 over Buffalo Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A380 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A380 over Buffalo 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 A380 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A380 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A380 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.