US Bridges

Nfa A508 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Scott County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI SE JCT SR63 · Structure no. 760A5000001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A508 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A508 over Buffalo Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A508
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.2 MI SE JCT SR63
RouteCounty Highway 508
Coordinates36.38802, -84.42042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic528 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A508 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A508 over Buffalo 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 A508 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A508 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A508 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.