US Bridges

Nfa A069 over North Reelfoot Creek

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI NE JCT SR22&SR157 · Structure no. 660A0690005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A069 over North Reelfoot Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A069 over North Reelfoot Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A069
CrossesNorth Reelfoot Creek
Location3.3 MI NE JCT SR22&SR157
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates36.47044, -89.24702
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A069 over North Reelfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A069 over North Reelfoot 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A069 over North Reelfoot Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A069 over North Reelfoot Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A069 over North Reelfoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.