US Bridges

Nfa A339 over Doe Creek

Good

Jackson County, Tennessee · In City of Gainsboro · Structure no. 440A3390001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A339 over Doe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A339 over Doe Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A339
CrossesDoe Creek
LocationIn City of Gainsboro
RouteCity Street 339
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35467, -85.65522
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$83,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A339 over Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A339 over Doe 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 A339 over Doe Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A339 over Doe Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A339 over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.