US Bridges

Nfa A030 over Pryor Creek

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · Lbl Road 205 · Structure no. 810A0450001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Nfa A030 over Pryor Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A030 over Pryor 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A030
CrossesPryor Creek
LocationLbl Road 205
RouteFederal Lands Road 30
Coordinates36.63922, -87.98093
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 A030 over Pryor Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A030 over Pryor 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A030 over Pryor Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A030 over Pryor Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A030 over Pryor Creek?

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