US Bridges

Nfa A638 over Goshen Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 2 M S of US 11W @ Church · Structure no. 370A6380001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A638 over Goshen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A638 over Goshen Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A638
CrossesGoshen Creek
Location2 M S of US 11W @ Church
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.48983, -82.72145
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2020)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 A638 over Goshen Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A638 over Goshen 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 A638 over Goshen Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A638 over Goshen Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A638 over Goshen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.