US Bridges

Nfa A067 over Sweetwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Tennessee · Jones Rd-W Off US11 · Structure no. 620A0670001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A067 over Sweetwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A067 over Sweetwater Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A067
CrossesSweetwater Creek
LocationJones Rd-W Off US11
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.64955, -84.4281
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2020)
Projected traffic496 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$169,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A067 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A067 over Sweetwater 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A067 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A067 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A067 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.