US Bridges

Nfa A140 over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Tennessee · .1 MI from I24 · Structure no. 160A1400001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A140 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A140 over Wolf Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A140
CrossesWolf Creek
Location.1 MI from I24
RouteCity Street 140
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48123, -86.06432
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2020)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$218,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A140 over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A140 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A140 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A140 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A140 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.