US Bridges

Nfa A272 over Cole City Creek

Good

Marion County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI SW JCT SR2&SR27 · Structure no. 580A2720001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A272 over Cole City Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A272 over Cole City Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A272
CrossesCole City Creek
Location3.3 MI SW JCT SR2&SR27
RouteCounty Highway 272
Coordinates34.98667, -85.59772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$401,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A272 over Cole City Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A272 over Cole City 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A272 over Cole City Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A272 over Cole City Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A272 over Cole City Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.