US Bridges

Nfa A019 over Whiteoak Creek

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · S Off SR299-W of Emory Rv · Structure no. 650A0190001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A019 over Whiteoak Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A019 over Whiteoak Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A019
CrossesWhiteoak Creek
LocationS Off SR299-W of Emory Rv
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97263, -84.59258
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$196,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A019 over Whiteoak Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A019 over Whiteoak 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A019 over Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A019 over Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A019 over Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.