US Bridges

Nfa A085 over Mooresburg Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · .47 M E of SR31 · Structure no. 37SR0010001

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,510
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A085 over Mooresburg Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A085 over Mooresburg Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 7,510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,016 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A085
CrossesMooresburg Creek
Location.47 M E of SR31
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34488, -83.22
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,510 (2020)
Projected traffic12,016 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A085 over Mooresburg Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A085 over Mooresburg 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A085 over Mooresburg Creek carry?

About 7,510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A085 over Mooresburg Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa A085 over Mooresburg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.