US Bridges

Nfa A008 over Black Ankle Creek

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI NW JCT SR15&SR194 · Structure no. 240A0080001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,550
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A008 over Black Ankle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A008 over Black Ankle Creek in Fayette 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,480 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A008
CrossesBlack Ankle Creek
Location1.4 MI NW JCT SR15&SR194
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25025, -89.51977
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2020)
Projected traffic10,480 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$226,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A008 over Black Ankle Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A008 over Black Ankle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A008 over Black Ankle Creek carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A008 over Black Ankle Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A008 over Black Ankle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.