US Bridges

Nfa A106 over Big Opossum Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI NE JCT SR 13&SR128 · Structure no. 910A1060003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A106 over Big Opossum Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A106 over Big Opossum Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A106
CrossesBig Opossum Creek
Location3.4 MI NE JCT SR 13&SR128
RouteCounty Highway 106
Coordinates35.4481, -87.75597
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A106 over Big Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A106 over Big Opossum 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A106 over Big Opossum Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A106 over Big Opossum Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A106 over Big Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.