US Bridges

Nfa A216 over Bradley Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · .5 MI from Shop RD · Structure no. 160A2160001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A216 over Bradley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A216 over Bradley Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A216
CrossesBradley Creek
Location.5 MI from Shop RD
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3351, -85.99042
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
Trucks2%
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

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$176,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A216 over Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A216 over Bradley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A216 over Bradley Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A216 over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A216 over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.