US Bridges

Nfa A055 over Dry Creek

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · 6 MI South of SR 52 · Structure no. 140A0550001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A055 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A055 over Dry Creek in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A055
CrossesDry Creek
Location6 MI South of SR 52
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyClay County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.51837, -85.5771
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 A055 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A055 over Dry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A055 over Dry Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A055 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A055 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.