US Bridges

Nfa A020 over Woods Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 2.52 Mi.N.Of Carter Co. · Structure no. 82SR0370007

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,036
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A020 over Woods Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A020 over Woods Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6 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 1,036 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,752 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A020
CrossesWoods Creek
Location2.52 Mi.N.Of Carter Co.
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44788, -82.2707
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,036 (2021)
Projected traffic2,752 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 A020 over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A020 over Woods 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A020 over Woods Creek carry?

About 1,036 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A020 over Woods Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa A020 over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.