US Bridges

Nfa A296 over Straight Fork Creek

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · 2.3 M SE of Fairview · Structure no. 760A2000001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A296 over Straight Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A296 over Straight Fork Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNfa A296
CrossesStraight Fork Creek
Location2.3 M SE of Fairview
RouteCounty Highway 296
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.37443, -84.35892
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2020)
Projected traffic752 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$331,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A296 over Straight Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A296 over Straight Fork 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 A296 over Straight Fork Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A296 over Straight Fork Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A296 over Straight Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.