Nfa A596 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodLoudon County, Tennessee · 6.3 M. Sw. Loudon · Structure no. 530A0570001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A596 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A596 over Sweetwater Creek in Loudon 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 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A596 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A596 over Sweetwater 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 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A596 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A596 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A596 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.