US Bridges

Nfa A293 over Flynn Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 8MI So West of Gainsboro · Structure no. 440A2930001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A293 over Flynn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A293 over Flynn Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A293
CrossesFlynn Creek
Location8MI So West of Gainsboro
RouteCounty Highway 293
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34003, -85.72287
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 A293 over Flynn Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A293 over Flynn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A293 over Flynn Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A293 over Flynn Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A293 over Flynn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.