US Bridges

Nfa A008 over Puncheoncamp Creek

Good

Scott County, Tennessee · 4 MI NW of Oneida · Structure no. 760A0080001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A008 over Puncheoncamp Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A008 over Puncheoncamp Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A008
CrossesPuncheoncamp Creek
Location4 MI NW of Oneida
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates36.54395, -84.55521
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic624 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A008 over Puncheoncamp Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A008 over Puncheoncamp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A008 over Puncheoncamp Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A008 over Puncheoncamp Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Nfa A008 over Puncheoncamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.