US Bridges

Nfa A303 over Locke Creek

FairPosted for load

Cannon County, Tennessee · North of Culpepper · Structure no. 080A3030001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A303 over Locke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A303 over Locke Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A303
CrossesLocke Creek
LocationNorth of Culpepper
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.84469, -86.13022
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$508,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A303 over Locke Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A303 over Locke 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A303 over Locke Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A303 over Locke Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A303 over Locke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.