US Bridges

Nfa A062 over Crawfish Branch

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 4 M. Nw. Lawrenceburg. · Structure no. 500A0620001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,690
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A062 over Crawfish Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A062 over Crawfish Branch in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,704 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A062
CrossesCrawfish Branch
Location4 M. Nw. Lawrenceburg.
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.29007, -87.36523
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2020)
Projected traffic2,704 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$203,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A062 over Crawfish Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A062 over Crawfish Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A062 over Crawfish Branch carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A062 over Crawfish Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A062 over Crawfish Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.