US Bridges

Nfa A660 over Paint Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Tennessee · 2 M NE of SR70 at State L · Structure no. 300A6600003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A660 over Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A660 over Paint Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A660
CrossesPaint Creek
Location2 M NE of SR70 at State L
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01205, -82.76826
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$101,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A660 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A660 over Paint 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A660 over Paint Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A660 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A660 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.