US Bridges

Nfa A293 over Big Creek

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 3 MI S of Munford · Structure no. 840A2930001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A293 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A293 over Big Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A293
CrossesBig Creek
Location3 MI S of Munford
RouteCounty Highway 293
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.42492, -89.84511
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A293 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A293 over Big 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A293 over Big Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A293 over Big Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A293 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.