US Bridges

Nfa A230 over Lost Creek

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI SW JCT SR25&SR80 · Structure no. 800A2300003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A230 over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A230 over Lost Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A230
CrossesLost Creek
Location3.3 MI SW JCT SR25&SR80
RouteCounty Highway 230
Coordinates36.27547, -86.04687
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A230 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A230 over Lost 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 A230 over Lost Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A230 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Nfa A230 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.