US Bridges

Nfa A669 (sa 2627) over Taylor Creek

Good

Franklin County, Tennessee · .3MI South of US64 · Structure no. 260A6690001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A669 (sa 2627) over Taylor Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A669 (sa 2627) over Taylor Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A669 (sa 2627)
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location.3MI South of US64
RouteCounty Highway 669
Coordinates35.06188, -86.29494
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic720 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 A669 (sa 2627) over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A669 (sa 2627) over Taylor 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A669 (sa 2627) over Taylor Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A669 (sa 2627) over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A669 (sa 2627) over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.