US Bridges

Nfa A641 over Maple Creek

Good

Carroll County, Tennessee · 5.3 MI NW JCT SR114&I40 · Structure no. 090A6410001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A641 over Maple Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A641 over Maple Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A641
CrossesMaple Creek
Location5.3 MI NW JCT SR114&I40
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89397, -88.27961
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A641 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A641 over Maple 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A641 over Maple Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A641 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A641 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.