US Bridges

Nfa A060 over Reed Creek

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · 4MI South of US127 · Structure no. 250A0600001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A060 over Reed Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A060 over Reed Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A060
CrossesReed Creek
Location4MI South of US127
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates36.5365, -84.99144
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A060 over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A060 over Reed 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 A060 over Reed Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A060 over Reed Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A060 over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.