US Bridges

Nfa A076 over Carter Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 4.8 M. W. Spring Hill · Structure no. 600A0760003

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A076 over Carter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A076 over Carter Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A076
CrossesCarter Creek
Location4.8 M. W. Spring Hill
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76765, -87.01392
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2020)
Projected traffic928 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A076 over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A076 over Carter 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A076 over Carter Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A076 over Carter Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A076 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.