US Bridges

Nfa A383 over Sewell Creek

Good

Pickett County, Tennessee · Roughshod Hollow Road · Structure no. 690A3830001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A383 over Sewell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A383 over Sewell Creek in Pickett County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A383
CrossesSewell Creek
LocationRoughshod Hollow Road
RouteCounty Highway 383
Coordinates36.60064, -85.20718
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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$79,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A383 over Sewell Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A383 over Sewell 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A383 over Sewell Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A383 over Sewell Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A383 over Sewell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.