US Bridges

Nfa A060 (sa 1708) over Branch Pond Creek

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 3 MI E of Lauderdale · Structure no. 170A0600003

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A060 (sa 1708) over Branch Pond Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A060 (sa 1708) over Branch Pond Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 Pond Creek
Location3 MI E of Lauderdale
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.86383, -89.28117
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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$205,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Nfa A060 (sa 1708) over Branch 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 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 Pond Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.