Nfa A278 over Long Creek
GoodMacon County, Tennessee · 5 M W Red Boiling Springs · Structure no. 560A2780001
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A278 over Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A278 over Long Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A278 over Long Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A278 over Long 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 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A278 over Long Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A278 over Long Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A278 over Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.