US Bridges

Nfa A017 over Indian Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 5 M. Ne. Hohenwald. · Structure no. 510A0170001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A017 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A017 over Indian Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A017
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5 M. Ne. Hohenwald.
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60438, -87.4899
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$338,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A017 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A017 over Indian 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A017 over Indian Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A017 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A017 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.