US Bridges

Nfa A041 over Ross Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 0.8 MI S JCT SR128&SR228 · Structure no. 910A0410003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A041 over Ross Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A041 over Ross Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A041
CrossesRoss Creek
Location0.8 MI S JCT SR128&SR228
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates35.3787, -87.96585
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$82,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A041 over Ross Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A041 over Ross 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A041 over Ross Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A041 over Ross Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A041 over Ross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.