US Bridges

Nfa A096 over Charles Creek

Good

Warren County, Tennessee · 5MI North of US70S · Structure no. 890A0960001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A096 over Charles Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A096 over Charles Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A096
CrossesCharles Creek
Location5MI North of US70S
RouteCounty Highway 96
Coordinates35.75713, -85.88445
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A096 over Charles Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A096 over Charles 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A096 over Charles Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A096 over Charles Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A096 over Charles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.