US Bridges

Nfa 905 (sa 0304) over Morgan Creek

Good

Benton County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI E JCT I40&SR69 · Structure no. 03F03480005

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
413
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 905 (sa 0304) over Morgan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 905 (sa 0304) over Morgan Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 413 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 905 (sa 0304)
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location3.9 MI E JCT I40&SR69
RouteCounty Highway 905
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.84181, -88.01664
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2021)
Projected traffic576 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 905 (sa 0304) over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 905 (sa 0304) over Morgan 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 905 (sa 0304) over Morgan Creek carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 905 (sa 0304) over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 905 (sa 0304) over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.