US Bridges

Nfa A120 over Meadow Branch

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 2 MI from SR 55 · Structure no. 160A1200001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A120 over Meadow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A120 over Meadow Branch in Coffee 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A120
CrossesMeadow Branch
Location2 MI from SR 55
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58187, -85.96162
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$118,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A120 over Meadow Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A120 over Meadow Branch 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 A120 over Meadow Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A120 over Meadow Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A120 over Meadow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.