US Bridges

Nfa A076 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Moore County, Tennessee · 6 M NE of Lynchburg · Structure no. 640A0760001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A076 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A076 over Hurricane Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A076
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location6 M NE of Lynchburg
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates35.34607, -86.29728
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 A076 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A076 over Hurricane 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 A076 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A076 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A076 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.