US Bridges

Nfa A295 over Big Rock Creek

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI NE JCT I65&SR129 · Structure no. 590A2950001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A295 over Big Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A295 over Big Rock Creek in Marshall 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A295
CrossesBig Rock Creek
Location3.9 MI NE JCT I65&SR129
RouteCounty Highway 295
Coordinates35.38794, -86.82187
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 A295 over Big Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A295 over Big Rock 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A295 over Big Rock Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A295 over Big Rock Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A295 over Big Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.