US Bridges

Nfa A015 over Dollar Creek

FairPosted for load

McNairy County, Tennessee · In Adamsville · Structure no. 550A0150001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A015 over Dollar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A015 over Dollar Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A015
CrossesDollar Creek
LocationIn Adamsville
RouteCity Street 15
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.243, -88.38
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2020)
Projected traffic896 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$97,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A015 over Dollar Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A015 over Dollar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A015 over Dollar Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A015 over Dollar Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A015 over Dollar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.