US Bridges

Nfa A092 over Snow Creek

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Smith County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI NE JCT SR141&SR264 · Structure no. 800A0920001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A092 over Snow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A092 over Snow 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A092
CrossesSnow Creek
Location4.5 MI NE JCT SR141&SR264
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22626, -85.88395
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$214,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A092 over Snow Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A092 over Snow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A092 over Snow Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A092 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A092 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.