US Bridges

Nfa A378 over Roanes Creek

Good

Johnson County, Tennessee · Stout Br. Rd-Se Off SR167 · Structure no. 460A3780001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A378 over Roanes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A378 over Roanes Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A378
CrossesRoanes Creek
LocationStout Br. Rd-Se Off SR167
RouteCounty Highway 378
Coordinates36.39255, -81.86282
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A378 over Roanes Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A378 over Roanes 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A378 over Roanes Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A378 over Roanes Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A378 over Roanes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.