US Bridges

Nfa A035 over Stone Creek

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI NW JCT SR85&SR263 · Structure no. 800A0350001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A035 over Stone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A035 over Stone Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A035
CrossesStone Creek
Location3.6 MI NW JCT SR85&SR263
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates36.36953, -85.96035
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A035 over Stone Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A035 over Stone 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 A035 over Stone Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A035 over Stone Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A035 over Stone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.