US Bridges

Nfa A180 over Boiling Springs Creek

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI from SR 53 · Structure no. 160A1800003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A180 over Boiling Springs Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A180 over Boiling Springs Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A180
CrossesBoiling Springs Creek
Location1.8 MI from SR 53
RouteCounty Highway 180
Coordinates35.56507, -86.08994
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic848 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A180 over Boiling Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A180 over Boiling Springs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A180 over Boiling Springs Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A180 over Boiling Springs Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A180 over Boiling Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.