US Bridges

Nfa A106 (sa 2419) over Big Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · Laconia Rd. · Structure no. 240A1060001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A106 (sa 2419) over Big Muddy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A106 (sa 2419) over Big Muddy Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A106 (sa 2419)
CrossesBig Muddy Creek
LocationLaconia Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 106
Coordinates35.29975, -89.2645
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A106 (sa 2419) over Big Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Nfa A106 (sa 2419) over Big Muddy 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 A106 (sa 2419) over Big Muddy Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A106 (sa 2419) over Big Muddy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A106 (sa 2419) over Big Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.