US Bridges

Nfa A106 over Big Opossum Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI East of SR48 · Structure no. 910A1060007

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 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 1996, so it is 29 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 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A106
CrossesBig Opossum Creek
Location2.8 MI East of SR48
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4589, -87.72902
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$178,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A106 over Big Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A106 over Big Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.