US Bridges

Nfa A142 over Snake Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI NE JCT SR11&SR64 · Structure no. 590A1420003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A142 over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A142 over Snake Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A142
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.1 MI NE JCT SR11&SR64
RouteCity Street 142
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.46377, -86.7606
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2020)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

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$158,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A142 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A142 over Snake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A142 over Snake Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A142 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A142 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.