US Bridges

Nfa A045 over Morgan Creek (sssp)

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · In Standing Stone ST Park · Structure no. 670A0450005

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A045 over Morgan Creek (sssp) is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A045 over Morgan Creek (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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A045
CrossesMorgan Creek (sssp)
LocationIn Standing Stone ST Park
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45343, -85.39954
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 Morgan Creek (sssp) built?

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

What condition is Nfa A045 over Morgan Creek (sssp) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A045 over Morgan Creek (sssp) carry?

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

How long is Nfa A045 over Morgan Creek (sssp)?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A045 over Morgan Creek (sssp)?

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