Nfa A386 over Clear Creek
PoorRhea County, Tennessee · 2MI East of SR 29 · Structure no. 720A3860001
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A386 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A386 over Clear Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A386 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A386 over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A386 over Clear Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A386 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A386 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.