US Bridges

Nfa A137 over Jellico Creek

Good

Scott County, Tennessee · 1.5 M S of ST Li-E of 29 · Structure no. 760A1370001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A137 over Jellico Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A137 over Jellico Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 50 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesNfa A137
CrossesJellico Creek
Location1.5 M S of ST Li-E of 29
RouteCounty Highway 137
Coordinates36.57027, -84.3169
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$821,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A137 over Jellico Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Nfa A137 over Jellico 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 A137 over Jellico Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A137 over Jellico Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A137 over Jellico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.