US Bridges

Nfa A069 over Lt Prong Smith Branch

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI SW JCT SR13&SR128 · Structure no. 910A0690001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A069 over Lt Prong Smith Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A069 over Lt Prong Smith Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A069
CrossesLt Prong Smith Branch
Location1.2 MI SW JCT SR13&SR128
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.39738, -87.82433
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$278,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A069 over Lt Prong Smith Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A069 over Lt Prong Smith Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A069 over Lt Prong Smith Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A069 over Lt Prong Smith Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A069 over Lt Prong Smith Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.