US Bridges

Nfa A466 over Waterfall Creek Branch

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI NW JCT SR13&SR203 · Structure no. 910A4660003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A466 over Waterfall Creek Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A466 over Waterfall Creek Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A466
CrossesWaterfall Creek Branch
Location4.2 MI NW JCT SR13&SR203
RouteCounty Highway 466
Coordinates35.20678, -87.7869
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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A466 over Waterfall Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A466 over Waterfall Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A466 over Waterfall Creek Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A466 over Waterfall Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A466 over Waterfall Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.