US Bridges

Nfa A061 over Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 1 M. E. SR12. · Structure no. 110A0610001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A061 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A061 over Raccoon Creek in Cheatham 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A061
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location1 M. E. SR12.
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39002, -87.1766
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 A061 over Raccoon Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A061 over Raccoon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A061 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A061 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A061 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.