US Bridges

Nfa A268 over Biffle Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 5 MI N of N · Structure no. 230A2680001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A268 over Biffle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A268 over Biffle Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A268
CrossesBiffle Creek
Location5 MI N of N
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16656, -89.31071
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks18%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A268 over Biffle Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A268 over Biffle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A268 over Biffle Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A268 over Biffle Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A268 over Biffle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.