US Bridges

Nfa A309 over Coops Creek

Good

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · In City of Dunlap · Structure no. 770A3090001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A309 over Coops Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A309 over Coops Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A309
CrossesCoops Creek
LocationIn City of Dunlap
RouteCity Street 309
Coordinates35.37632, -85.39904
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A309 over Coops Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A309 over Coops 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A309 over Coops Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A309 over Coops Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A309 over Coops Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.