US Bridges

Nfa A468 over Staggs Branch

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · Chalk Creek Road · Structure no. 910A4680001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A468 over Staggs Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A468 over Staggs Branch 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A468
CrossesStaggs Branch
LocationChalk Creek Road
RouteCounty Highway 468
Coordinates35.24577, -87.76511
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$104,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A468 over Staggs Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A468 over Staggs 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 A468 over Staggs Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A468 over Staggs Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A468 over Staggs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.