US Bridges

Nfa A259 over Wolf Creek

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI S JCT SR43&SR215 · Structure no. 660A2590001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A259 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A259 over Wolf Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A259
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3.1 MI S JCT SR43&SR215
RouteCounty Highway 259
Coordinates36.44439, -88.87669
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A259 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A259 over Wolf 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 A259 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A259 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A259 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.