US Bridges

Nfa A331 over Big Mcadoo Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 8 M. Ne. Cunningham. · Structure no. 630A3310001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A331 over Big Mcadoo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A331 over Big Mcadoo Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2039. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa A331
CrossesBig Mcadoo Creek
Location8 M. Ne. Cunningham.
RouteCounty Highway 331
Coordinates36.46347, -87.27502
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 A331 over Big Mcadoo Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A331 over Big Mcadoo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A331 over Big Mcadoo Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A331 over Big Mcadoo Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A331 over Big Mcadoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.