US Bridges

Nfa A113 over Rockhouse Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 6 M. Sw. Hohenwald. · Structure no. 510A1130001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A113 over Rockhouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A113 over Rockhouse Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A113
CrossesRockhouse Creek
Location6 M. Sw. Hohenwald.
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.466, -87.60062
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 A113 over Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A113 over Rockhouse 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 A113 over Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A113 over Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A113 over Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.