US Bridges

Nfa A964 over North Fork of Blue Creek

Good

Franklin County, Tennessee · West of SR130 · Structure no. 260A9640001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A964 over North Fork of Blue Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A964 over North Fork of Blue Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A964
CrossesNorth Fork of Blue Creek
LocationWest of SR130
RouteCity Street 964
Coordinates35.33997, -86.22362
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2020)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A964 over North Fork of Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A964 over North Fork of Blue 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A964 over North Fork of Blue Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A964 over North Fork of Blue Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa A964 over North Fork of Blue Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.