US Bridges

Nfa A295 over Smokey Creek

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · 10.5 M S of Fairview · Structure no. 760A1940005

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A295 over Smokey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A295 over Smokey Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A295
CrossesSmokey Creek
Location10.5 M S of Fairview
RouteCounty Highway 295
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22922, -84.41758
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 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$86,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A295 over Smokey Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A295 over Smokey 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 A295 over Smokey Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A295 over Smokey Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A295 over Smokey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.