US Bridges

Nfa A038 over Pine Creek

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Tennessee · 1.5 M SW of Oneida · Structure no. 760A3270001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A038 over Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A038 over Pine Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,232 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A038
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.5 M SW of Oneida
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4914, -84.54035
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2020)
Projected traffic3,232 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$785,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A038 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A038 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A038 over Pine Creek carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A038 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A038 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.