US Bridges

Nfa A060 over Richland Creek

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · 3 M S JCT SR129/CHESTNUT · Structure no. 920A0600001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A060 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A060 over Richland Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 186 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A060
CrossesRichland Creek
Location3 M S JCT SR129/CHESTNUT
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates36.46656, -88.77458
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic298 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A060 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A060 over Richland 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A060 over Richland Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A060 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A060 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.