US Bridges

Nfa A396 over Coops Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 5 M. Sw. Bell Buckle. · Structure no. 020A3960001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A396 over Coops Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A396 over Coops Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A396
CrossesCoops Creek
Location5 M. Sw. Bell Buckle.
RouteCounty Highway 396
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54993, -86.42822
Functional classRural 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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A396 over Coops Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A396 over Coops 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 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A396 over Coops Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A396 over Coops Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A396 over Coops Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.