US Bridges

Nfa A069 over Craighead Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 6.5 M. Nw. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 520A0690009

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A069 over Craighead Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A069 over Craighead Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A069
CrossesCraighead Creek
Location6.5 M. Nw. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22113, -86.64603
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
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 A069 over Craighead Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A069 over Craighead 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A069 over Craighead Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A069 over Craighead Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A069 over Craighead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.