US Bridges

Nfa A201 over Sandy Creek

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI SW JCT SR57&SR76 · Structure no. 240A2010001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A201 over Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A201 over Sandy Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A201
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2.6 MI SW JCT SR57&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 201
Coordinates35.04533, -89.43675
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 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 traffic1,010 (2020)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A201 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A201 over Sandy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A201 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A201 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A201 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.