US Bridges

Nfa A610 over Trace Creek

PoorPosted for load

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 1 Mile N. of Mcewen · Structure no. 430A6100001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A610 over Trace Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A610 over Trace Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A610
CrossesTrace Creek
Location1 Mile N. of Mcewen
RouteCounty Highway 610
Coordinates36.12817, -87.65967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$205,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A610 over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A610 over Trace Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A610 over Trace Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A610 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A610 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.