US Bridges

Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) over Lost Creek

Good

Haywood County, Tennessee · 4.7 MI NE JCT SR19&SR180 · Structure no. 38015660001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) over Lost Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 1566 (sa 3810)
CrossesLost Creek
Location4.7 MI NE JCT SR19&SR180
RouteCounty Highway 1566
Coordinates35.75583, -89.36686
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic275 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1566 (sa 3810) over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) over Lost Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) over Lost Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) over Lost Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.