US Bridges

Nfa A116 over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · SW of US11-SR68 JCT · Structure no. 620A0330001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A116 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A116 over Sweetwater Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A116
CrossesSweetwater Creek
LocationSW of US11-SR68 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates35.57547, -84.48693
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2020)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 A116 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A116 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A116 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A116 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A116 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.