US Bridges

Nfa A465 over Dry Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 5.5 MI NW JCT SR13&SR203 · Structure no. 910A4650001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A465 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A465 over Dry Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A465
CrossesDry Creek
Location5.5 MI NW JCT SR13&SR203
RouteCounty Highway 465
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20777, -87.81116
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$89,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A465 over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A465 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A465 over Dry Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A465 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A465 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.