US Bridges

Nfa A360 over Cotts Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 2 M. S. Five Points- · Structure no. 500A3600001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A360 over Cotts Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A360 over Cotts Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A360
CrossesCotts Creek
Location2 M. S. Five Points-
RouteCounty Highway 360
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00645, -87.31159
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A360 over Cotts Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Nfa A360 over Cotts 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A360 over Cotts Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A360 over Cotts Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A360 over Cotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.