US Bridges

Nfa A543 over Paved Ditch

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · In Huntington · Structure no. 090A5430001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A543 over Paved Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A543 over Paved Ditch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A543
CrossesPaved Ditch
LocationIn Huntington
RouteCity Street 543
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00903, -88.42392
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2020)
Projected traffic704 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A543 over Paved Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A543 over Paved Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A543 over Paved Ditch carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A543 over Paved Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A543 over Paved Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.