US Bridges

Nfa A010 over Hughes Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · Lbl Road 206 · Structure no. 810A0100005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Nfa A010 over Hughes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A010 over Hughes Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A010
CrossesHughes Creek
LocationLbl Road 206
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
Coordinates36.5608, -88.00923
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byState 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 A010 over Hughes Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A010 over Hughes 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A010 over Hughes Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A010 over Hughes Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa A010 over Hughes Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the State Highway Agency.