US Bridges

Nfa A302 over Town Creek

Good

Rhea County, Tennessee · .01 MI East of US 27 · Structure no. 720A3020001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A302 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A302 over Town Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A302
CrossesTown Creek
Location.01 MI East of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 302
Coordinates35.67562, -84.87206
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 A302 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A302 over Town 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A302 over Town Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A302 over Town Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A302 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.