US Bridges

Nfa A275 over Middle Brook Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI SE JCT SR1&SR69 · Structure no. 030A2750003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A275 over Middle Brook Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A275 over Middle Brook Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A275
CrossesMiddle Brook Creek
Location2.1 MI SE JCT SR1&SR69
RouteCounty Highway 275
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02561, -88.10886
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2020)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 A275 over Middle Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A275 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 A275 over Middle Brook Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A275 over Middle Brook Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A275 over Middle Brook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.