US Bridges

Nfa A093 over Snow Creek

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Smith County, Tennessee · 4.3 MI NE JCT SR141&SR264 · Structure no. 800A0930001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A093 over Snow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A093 over Snow Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 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 A093
CrossesSnow Creek
Location4.3 MI NE JCT SR141&SR264
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2276, -85.8856
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$107,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A093 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A093 over Snow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A093 over Snow Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A093 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A093 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.