US Bridges

Nfa A569 over Branch of Grass Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI W JCT SR89&OBION · Structure no. 270A5690001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A569 over Branch of Grass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A569 over Branch of Grass Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A569
CrossesBranch of Grass Creek
Location2.3 MI W JCT SR89&OBION
RouteCounty Highway 569
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20208, -89.06803
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$113,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A569 over Branch of Grass Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A569 over Branch of Grass 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A569 over Branch of Grass Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A569 over Branch of Grass Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A569 over Branch of Grass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.