US Bridges

Nfa A105 over Fall Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 6 M. W. Bell Buckle. · Structure no. 020A1050001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A105 over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A105 over Fall Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A105
CrossesFall Creek
Location6 M. W. Bell Buckle.
RouteCounty Highway 105
Coordinates35.59031, -86.45811
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 A105 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A105 over Fall 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 Nfa A105 over Fall Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A105 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A105 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.