US Bridges

Nfa A419 over East Fork of Sugar Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 4.5 M. Ne. Leoma. · Structure no. 500A4190001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A419 over East Fork of Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A419 over East Fork of Sugar Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A419
CrossesEast Fork of Sugar Creek
Location4.5 M. Ne. Leoma.
RouteCounty Highway 419
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17505, -87.25636
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$133,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A419 over East Fork of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A419 over East Fork of Sugar 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 A419 over East Fork of Sugar Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A419 over East Fork of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A419 over East Fork of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.