US Bridges

Nfa A338 over Roaring Fork Creek

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · 3.5 M N of US11E-SR93 JCT · Structure no. 300A3380001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A338 over Roaring Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A338 over Roaring Fork Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A338
CrossesRoaring Fork Creek
Location3.5 M N of US11E-SR93 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 338
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.228, -82.81693
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$86,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A338 over Roaring Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A338 over Roaring Fork 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 A338 over Roaring Fork Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A338 over Roaring Fork Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A338 over Roaring Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.