US Bridges

Nfa A338 over Crooked Fork Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · S of SR62 E of Wartburg · Structure no. 650A3380001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A338 over Crooked Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A338 over Crooked Fork Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A338
CrossesCrooked Fork Creek
LocationS of SR62 E of Wartburg
RouteCounty Highway 338
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08173, -84.53978
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2020)
Projected traffic1,456 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A338 over Crooked Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A338 over Crooked Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A338 over Crooked Fork Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A338 over Crooked Fork Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nfa A338 over Crooked Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.