US Bridges

Nfa A416 over Bluewater Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 3 M. S. Leoma. · Structure no. 500A4160001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A416 over Bluewater Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A416 over Bluewater Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A416
CrossesBluewater Creek
Location3 M. S. Leoma.
RouteCounty Highway 416
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11087, -87.37103
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic704 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 A416 over Bluewater Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A416 over Bluewater 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A416 over Bluewater Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A416 over Bluewater Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A416 over Bluewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.