US Bridges

Nfa A020 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 4.5 M. Ne. Williamsport. · Structure no. 600A0200001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A020 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A020 over Turkey Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A020
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location4.5 M. Ne. Williamsport.
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.73255, -87.16732
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2040
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$190,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A020 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A020 over Turkey 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A020 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A020 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A020 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.