US Bridges

Nfa A139 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 5 MI from SR 55 · Structure no. 160A1390001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A139 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A139 over Wolf Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A139
CrossesWolf Creek
Location5 MI from SR 55
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.49115, -86.03249
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$454,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A139 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A139 over Wolf 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 A139 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A139 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A139 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.