US Bridges

Nfa A682 over Lower Paint Creek

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · Next to SR 107 · Structure no. 300A6820001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A682 over Lower Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A682 over Lower Paint Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa A682
CrossesLower Paint Creek
LocationNext to SR 107
RouteCounty Highway 682
Coordinates35.97842, -82.87064
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 A682 over Lower Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A682 over Lower 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A682 over Lower Paint Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A682 over Lower Paint Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A682 over Lower Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.