US Bridges

Nfa A155 over Coon Creek

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 14 M. Se. Linden. · Structure no. 680A1550001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A155 over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A155 over Coon Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A155
CrossesCoon Creek
Location14 M. Se. Linden.
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.598, -87.70145
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 A155 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A155 over Coon 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A155 over Coon Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A155 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A155 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.