US Bridges

Nfa A001 over North Fork Pine Creek

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · N of SR297-1.4 M W of J27 · Structure no. 760A0010001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A001 over North Fork Pine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A001 over North Fork Pine Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A001
CrossesNorth Fork Pine Creek
LocationN of SR297-1.4 M W of J27
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates36.50487, -84.5391
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2020)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$74,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A001 over North Fork Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A001 over North Fork Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A001 over North Fork Pine Creek carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A001 over North Fork Pine Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A001 over North Fork Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.