US Bridges

Nfa A096 over Branch of Little Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI NW JCT SR15&HARDEM · Structure no. 240A0960001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A096 over Branch of Little Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A096 over Branch of Little Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa A096
CrossesBranch of Little Creek
Location3.9 MI NW JCT SR15&HARDEM
RouteCounty Highway 96
Coordinates35.36747, -89.20061
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A096 over Branch of Little Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Nfa A096 over Branch of Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A096 over Branch of Little Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A096 over Branch of Little Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A096 over Branch of Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.