US Bridges

Nfa A066 over Pugh Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI NW of Chickasaw Pk · Structure no. 350A0660001

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A066 over Pugh Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A066 over Pugh Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 57 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A066
CrossesPugh Creek
Location3.5 MI NW of Chickasaw Pk
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.40465, -88.92234
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A066 over Pugh Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Nfa A066 over Pugh 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 A066 over Pugh Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A066 over Pugh Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A066 over Pugh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.