US Bridges

Nfa A495 over Cunningham Branch

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 8 M. N. Taft. · Structure no. 520A4950001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A495 over Cunningham Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A495 over Cunningham Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A495
CrossesCunningham Branch
Location8 M. N. Taft.
RouteCounty Highway 495
Coordinates35.13395, -86.74229
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A495 over Cunningham Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A495 over Cunningham Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A495 over Cunningham Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A495 over Cunningham Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A495 over Cunningham Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.