US Bridges

NFSR 41P over Paint Creek

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · Above Paint Rock 1/2 Mile · Structure no. 080402000003049

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 41P over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NFSR 41P over Paint Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 22 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2020. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesNFSR 41P
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationAbove Paint Rock 1/2 Mile
RouteFederal Lands Road 41P
Coordinates35.95359, -82.89191
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (1992)
Projected traffic10 by 2020
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$300 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 41P over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is NFSR 41P over Paint 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 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 41P over Paint Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is NFSR 41P over Paint Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 41P over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.