US Bridges

Nfa A028 over Wain Creek

Good

McNairy County, Tennessee · 2 MI W of US45 · Structure no. 550A0280001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A028 over Wain Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A028 over Wain Creek in McNairy 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A028
CrossesWain Creek
Location2 MI W of US45
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates35.26961, -88.65027
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A028 over Wain Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A028 over Wain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A028 over Wain Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A028 over Wain Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A028 over Wain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.