US Bridges

Nfa A045 over Bryans Fork (sssp)

Good

Overton County, Tennessee · In Standing Stone Park · Structure no. 670A0450001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A045 over Bryans Fork (sssp) is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A045 over Bryans Fork (sssp) in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A045
CrossesBryans Fork (sssp)
LocationIn Standing Stone Park
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates36.46058, -85.42329
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A045 over Bryans Fork (sssp) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A045 over Bryans Fork (sssp) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A045 over Bryans Fork (sssp) carry?

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

How long is Nfa A045 over Bryans Fork (sssp)?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A045 over Bryans Fork (sssp)?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.