US Bridges

Nfa A028 over Big Richland Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 2 M NW JCT SR 13 · Structure no. 430A0280001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
92 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A028 over Big Richland Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A028 over Big Richland Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A028
CrossesBig Richland Creek
Location2 M NW JCT SR 13
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14958, -87.803
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A028 over Big Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A028 over Big Richland 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 A028 over Big Richland Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A028 over Big Richland Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Nfa A028 over Big Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.