US Bridges

Nfa A028 over Peyton Creek

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI W JCT SR85&SR263 · Structure no. 800A0280003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A028 over Peyton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A028 over Peyton Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 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 A028
CrossesPeyton Creek
Location1.5 MI W JCT SR85&SR263
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32247, -85.97065
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A028 over Peyton Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A028 over Peyton 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A028 over Peyton Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A028 over Peyton Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A028 over Peyton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.