US Bridges

Nfa A727 over Honeycutt Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 0.5 M SE of SR66-SR70 JCT · Structure no. 370A7270003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A727 over Honeycutt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A727 over Honeycutt Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A727
CrossesHoneycutt Creek
Location0.5 M SE of SR66-SR70 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 727
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34955, -83.01223
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 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 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 A727 over Honeycutt Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A727 over Honeycutt 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A727 over Honeycutt Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A727 over Honeycutt Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A727 over Honeycutt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.