US Bridges

Nfa A337 over Town Creek

Good

Rhea County, Tennessee · .01 MI from US 27 · Structure no. 720A3370001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A337 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A337 over Town Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A337
CrossesTown Creek
Location.01 MI from US 27
RouteCity Street 337
Coordinates35.68262, -84.86806
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2020)
Projected traffic1,376 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A337 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A337 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 A337 over Town Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A337 over Town Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A337 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.