US Bridges

Nfa A202 over Cub Creek

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · S.-W.Of Atkins · Structure no. 810A2290001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A202 over Cub Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A202 over Cub Creek in Stewart 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A202
CrossesCub Creek
LocationS.-W.Of Atkins
RouteCounty Highway 202
Coordinates36.52189, -87.73413
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

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$332,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A202 over Cub Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A202 over Cub 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A202 over Cub Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A202 over Cub Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A202 over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.