US Bridges

Nfa A055 over Brush Creek

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · Mckinley Road · Structure no. 900A0550001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A055 over Brush Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A055 over Brush Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A055
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationMckinley Road
RouteCity Street 55
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30293, -82.38623
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A055 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A055 over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A055 over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A055 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A055 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.