US Bridges

Nfa A060 over Defeated Creek

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI SE JCT SR80&MACON · Structure no. 800A0600001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A060 over Defeated Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A060 over Defeated Creek in Smith 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A060
CrossesDefeated Creek
Location3.5 MI SE JCT SR80&MACON
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39317, -85.86916
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$113,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A060 over Defeated Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A060 over Defeated 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A060 over Defeated Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A060 over Defeated Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A060 over Defeated Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.