US Bridges

Nfa A139 over Mud Creek

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI SE JCT SR11&SR64 · Structure no. 590A1390003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A139 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A139 over Mud Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A139
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.5 MI SE JCT SR11&SR64
RouteCounty Highway 139
Coordinates35.47693, -86.68895
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

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 A139 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A139 over Mud 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 A139 over Mud Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A139 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A139 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.