US Bridges

Nfa A018 over Clifty Creek

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · On CO Line-At Emory River · Structure no. 730A0180001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
690
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A018 over Clifty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A018 over Clifty Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A018
CrossesClifty Creek
LocationOn CO Line-At Emory River
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates35.95023, -84.57695
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2020)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 A018 over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A018 over Clifty 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A018 over Clifty Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A018 over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A018 over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.