US Bridges

Nfa 3064 over Mcgowan Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 0.7 Mi. NE of Paris · Structure no. 400A7020005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,959
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 3064 over Mcgowan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 3064 over Mcgowan Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 1,959 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,134 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 3064
CrossesMcgowan Creek
Location0.7 Mi. NE of Paris
RouteCounty Highway 3064
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32028, -88.28767
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,959 (2021)
Projected traffic3,134 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 3064 over Mcgowan Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 3064 over Mcgowan 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 3064 over Mcgowan Creek carry?

About 1,959 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 3064 over Mcgowan Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 3064 over Mcgowan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.