US Bridges

Nfa A027 over West Fork Mulberry Creek

Fair

Moore County, Tennessee · 7 M NW of Lynchburg · Structure no. 640A0270001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A027 over West Fork Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A027 over West Fork Mulberry Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa A027
CrossesWest Fork Mulberry Creek
Location7 M NW of Lynchburg
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates35.3154, -86.49114
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A027 over West Fork Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A027 over West Fork Mulberry 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 A027 over West Fork Mulberry Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A027 over West Fork Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A027 over West Fork Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.