Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek
GoodRoane County, Tennessee · S of I40-ON Loudon CO LN · Structure no. 730A2350003
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa B485 over Paw Paw 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.