US Bridges

Nfa A152 over Piney Creek

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · 6MI West of SR 29 · Structure no. 720A1520001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A152 over Piney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A152 over Piney Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A152
CrossesPiney Creek
Location6MI West of SR 29
RouteCounty Highway 152
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62301, -84.96928
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A152 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A152 over Piney 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A152 over Piney Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A152 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A152 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.