US Bridges

Nfa A092 over Paw Paw Creek

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Roane County, Tennessee · S Off I40 at Loudon CO LN · Structure no. 730A2420003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A092 over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A092 over Paw Paw Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A092
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
LocationS Off I40 at Loudon CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8791, -84.33542
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A092 over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A092 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 A092 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A092 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A092 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.