US Bridges

Nfa A798 over Ball Play Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · E Off SR360-SLOAN RD · Structure no. 620A7980001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A798 over Ball Play Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A798 over Ball Play Creek in Monroe 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A798
CrossesBall Play Creek
LocationE Off SR360-SLOAN RD
RouteCounty Highway 798
Coordinates35.49435, -84.18463
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 A798 over Ball Play Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A798 over Ball Play 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 A798 over Ball Play Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A798 over Ball Play Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A798 over Ball Play Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.