US Bridges

Nfa 891 (sa 0305) over Middle Brook Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI SW JCT SR1&SR69 · Structure no. 03008910005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 891 (sa 0305) over Middle Brook Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 891 (sa 0305) over Middle Brook Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,922 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 891 (sa 0305)
CrossesMiddle Brook Creek
Location2.5 MI SW JCT SR1&SR69
RouteCounty Highway 891
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0127, -88.12369
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2021)
Projected traffic1,922 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 891 (sa 0305) over Middle Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 891 (sa 0305) over Middle Brook 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 891 (sa 0305) over Middle Brook Creek carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 891 (sa 0305) over Middle Brook Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 891 (sa 0305) over Middle Brook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.