US Bridges

Nfa A139 over Musterground Creek

Good

Houston County, Tennessee · 6.5 M. E. Erin. · Structure no. 420A1390001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A139 over Musterground Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A139 over Musterground Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A139
CrossesMusterground Creek
Location6.5 M. E. Erin.
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3099, -87.65642
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A139 over Musterground Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A139 over Musterground 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A139 over Musterground Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A139 over Musterground Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A139 over Musterground Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.