US Bridges

Nfa A104 over Furnace Creek

Good

Johnson County, Tennessee · 1.2 M S of SR67 · Structure no. 46SR0910001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,121
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A104 over Furnace Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A104 over Furnace Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,121 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,928 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesNfa A104
CrossesFurnace Creek
Location1.2 M S of SR67
RouteCity Street 104
Coordinates36.48413, -81.79867
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,121 (2021)
Projected traffic4,928 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A104 over Furnace Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A104 over Furnace 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 A104 over Furnace Creek carry?

About 3,121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A104 over Furnace Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A104 over Furnace Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.