Nfa A179 over Richland Creek
GoodHaywood County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI NE JCT SR179&HARDE · Structure no. 380A1790009
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A179 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A179 over Richland Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A179 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A179 over Richland 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 A179 over Richland Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A179 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A179 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.