US Bridges

Nfa A062 over Dixon Creek

Good

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of Macon Co. · Structure no. 850A0620001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A062 over Dixon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A062 over Dixon Creek in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A062
CrossesDixon Creek
Location2 MI S of Macon Co.
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates36.40869, -86.02144
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$101,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A062 over Dixon Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A062 over Dixon 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A062 over Dixon Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A062 over Dixon Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A062 over Dixon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.