US Bridges

Nfa A163 over Hoover Creek

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Greene County, Tennessee · 3.2 M SE of I81-SR70 Exit · Structure no. 300A1630003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A163 over Hoover Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A163 over Hoover Creek in Greene 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 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 A163
CrossesHoover Creek
Location3.2 M SE of I81-SR70 Exit
RouteCounty Highway 163
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23973, -82.88628
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A163 over Hoover Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A163 over Hoover 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A163 over Hoover Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A163 over Hoover Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A163 over Hoover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.