US Bridges

Nfa A523 over Little Richland Creek

Good

Rhea County, Tennessee · 5 MI NW JCT SR29 & SR30 · Structure no. 720A6810001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A523 over Little Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A523 over Little Richland Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A523
CrossesLittle Richland Creek
Location5 MI NW JCT SR29 & SR30
RouteCounty Highway 523
Coordinates35.53641, -84.97895
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$67,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A523 over Little Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A523 over Little Richland 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 A523 over Little Richland Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A523 over Little Richland Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A523 over Little Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.