US Bridges

Nfa A187 over Blowing Springs Creek

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Wayne County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI North of SR15 · Structure no. 910A1870001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A187 over Blowing Springs Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A187 over Blowing Springs 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A187
CrossesBlowing Springs Creek
Location1.8 MI North of SR15
RouteCounty Highway 187
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36473, -87.6453
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 A187 over Blowing Springs Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A187 over Blowing Springs 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 A187 over Blowing Springs Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A187 over Blowing Springs Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A187 over Blowing Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.