US Bridges

Destiny Trail over Trib Piney Fork Creek

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · 388-486 · Structure no. DAPFORCAT000039

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Destiny Trail over Trib Piney Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Destiny Trail over Trib Piney Fork Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDestiny Trail
CrossesTrib Piney Fork Creek
Location388-486
Coordinates36.58308, -87.68377
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Destiny Trail over Trib Piney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Destiny Trail over Trib Piney Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Destiny Trail over Trib Piney Fork Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Destiny Trail over Trib Piney Fork Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Destiny Trail over Trib Piney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the Army.