US Bridges

Nfa A155 over Roaring Fork Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 2.9 M NE of US11E-SR70 Jc · Structure no. 300A1550003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A155 over Roaring Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A155 over Roaring Fork Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A155
CrossesRoaring Fork Creek
Location2.9 M NE of US11E-SR70 Jc
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21275, -82.8374
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A155 over Roaring Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A155 over Roaring Fork 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A155 over Roaring Fork Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A155 over Roaring Fork Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A155 over Roaring Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.