US Bridges

Nfa A181 over Brawleys Fork Creek

Good

Cannon County, Tennessee · 3MI North of Coffee Co. · Structure no. 080A1810003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A181 over Brawleys Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A181 over Brawleys Fork Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNfa A181
CrossesBrawleys Fork Creek
Location3MI North of Coffee Co.
RouteCounty Highway 181
Coordinates35.70736, -86.17203
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 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 A181 over Brawleys Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A181 over Brawleys Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A181 over Brawleys Fork Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A181 over Brawleys Fork Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A181 over Brawleys Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.