US Bridges

Nfa A070 over Kennedy Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.8 MI N of Cannon Co. · Structure no. 950A0700001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A070 over Kennedy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A070 over Kennedy Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A070
CrossesKennedy Creek
Location0.8 MI N of Cannon Co.
RouteCounty Highway 0A070
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96748, -86.13965
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$275,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A070 over Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A070 over Kennedy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A070 over Kennedy Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A070 over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A070 over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.