US Bridges

Nfa A008 over Spring Creek

Poor

Perry County, Tennessee · Mousetail Landing Rd. · Structure no. 680A0080001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A008 over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A008 over Spring Creek in Perry 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A008
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationMousetail Landing Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6548, -87.9928
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$206,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A008 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A008 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A008 over Spring Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A008 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A008 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.