US Bridges

Nfa A025 over Dry Creek

Good

Benton County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI NW JCT SR1&SR69 · Structure no. 030A0250003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A025 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A025 over Dry Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa A025
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.5 MI NW JCT SR1&SR69
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates36.10047, -88.144
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 A025 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A025 over Dry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A025 over Dry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A025 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A025 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.