US Bridges

Nfa A076 over Clear Fork Creek

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · 3MI East of SR53 · Structure no. 080A0760001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A076 over Clear Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A076 over Clear Fork Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNfa A076
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location3MI East of SR53
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates35.92162, -85.98994
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 A076 over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A076 over Clear Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A076 over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A076 over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A076 over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.