US Bridges

Nfa A005 over Cloud Creek

Poor

Hawkins County, Tennessee · W of Rogersville · Structure no. 37SR0010005

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A005 over Cloud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A005 over Cloud Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A005
CrossesCloud Creek
LocationW of Rogersville
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3857, -83.10149
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic672 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A005 over Cloud Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A005 over Cloud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A005 over Cloud Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A005 over Cloud Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A005 over Cloud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.