US Bridges

Nfa A268 over Flynn Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Tennessee · 3MI East of SR53 · Structure no. 440A2680001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A268 over Flynn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A268 over Flynn Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNfa A268
CrossesFlynn Creek
Location3MI East of SR53
RouteCounty Highway 268
Coordinates36.28055, -85.67995
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$271,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A268 over Flynn Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Nfa A268 over Flynn 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 A268 over Flynn Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A268 over Flynn Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A268 over Flynn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.