US Bridges

Nfa A040 over Lost Creek

Good

Haywood County, Tennessee · 4.0 MI SW JCT SR88&SR180 · Structure no. 380A0400001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A040 over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A040 over Lost Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A040
CrossesLost Creek
Location4.0 MI SW JCT SR88&SR180
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates35.77592, -89.43172
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic624 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A040 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A040 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 A040 over Lost Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A040 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A040 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.