Nfa A065 over Boyds Creek
FairPosted for loadSevier County, Tennessee · 2.5 M E of Newell Station · Structure no. 780A0650001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A065 over Boyds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A065 over Boyds Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A065 over Boyds Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A065 over Boyds 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A065 over Boyds Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A065 over Boyds Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A065 over Boyds Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.