US Bridges

Nfa A081 over Town Creek

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Tipton County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI E of Covington · Structure no. 840A0810003

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A081 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A081 over Town Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A081
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5723, -89.63486
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic528 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A081 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A081 over Town 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A081 over Town Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A081 over Town Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A081 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.