US Bridges

Nfa A060 (sa 1708) over Branch of Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Crockett County, Tennessee · 4 MI N of SR88 · Structure no. 170A0600001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A060 (sa 1708) over Branch of Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A060 (sa 1708) over Branch of Pond Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A060 (sa 1708)
CrossesBranch of Pond Creek
Location4 MI N of SR88
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.86247, -89.28817
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks4%
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$212,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A060 (sa 1708) over Branch of Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A060 (sa 1708) over Branch of Pond 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A060 (sa 1708) over Branch of Pond Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A060 (sa 1708) over Branch of Pond Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A060 (sa 1708) over Branch of Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.