US Bridges

Nfa A080 over Boones Creek

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · SW of I181-SR36 JCT · Structure no. 900A0800001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,951
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A080 over Boones Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A080 over Boones Creek in Washington 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 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 4,951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,922 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A080
CrossesBoones Creek
LocationSW of I181-SR36 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 6041
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35253, -82.44591
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,951 (2021)
Projected traffic7,922 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$181,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A080 over Boones Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A080 over Boones 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 A080 over Boones Creek carry?

About 4,951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A080 over Boones Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A080 over Boones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.