US Bridges

Nfa A195 over Greasy Rock Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Tennessee · In West Sneedville · Structure no. 340A1950001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A195 over Greasy Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A195 over Greasy Rock Creek in Hancock 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 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A195
CrossesGreasy Rock Creek
LocationIn West Sneedville
RouteCity Street 195
CountyHancock County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5299, -83.21978
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2020)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2039
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$59,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A195 over Greasy Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A195 over Greasy Rock 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A195 over Greasy Rock Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A195 over Greasy Rock Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A195 over Greasy Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.