US Bridges

Nfa A060 over Pine Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · 1.9 Mi.S.Of Smithville · Structure no. 21SR0560003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,921
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A060 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A060 over Pine Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 6,921 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,074 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A060
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.9 Mi.S.Of Smithville
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91033, -85.81908
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,921 (2021)
Projected traffic11,074 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A060 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A060 over Pine 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A060 over Pine Creek carry?

About 6,921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A060 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A060 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.