US Bridges

Nfa A268 over Nails Creek

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · 0.13 M. S. SR96. · Structure no. 220A2680001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A268 over Nails Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A268 over Nails Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A268
CrossesNails Creek
Location0.13 M. S. SR96.
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02948, -87.21373
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2020)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$275,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A268 over Nails Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A268 over Nails 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A268 over Nails Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A268 over Nails Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A268 over Nails Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.