US Bridges

Nfa A069 over Little Brush Creek

Fair

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · In City of Dunlap · Structure no. 770A0690001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
727
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A069 over Little Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A069 over Little Brush Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 727 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,163 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A069
CrossesLittle Brush Creek
LocationIn City of Dunlap
RouteCity Street 69
CountySequatchie County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.40438, -85.38838
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2020)
Projected traffic1,163 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A069 over Little Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A069 over Little Brush 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A069 over Little Brush Creek carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A069 over Little Brush Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A069 over Little Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.