US Bridges

Nfa A153 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · 1.0 MI S JCT SR197&SR200 · Structure no. 120A1530001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A153 over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A153 over Cypress Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A153
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.0 MI S JCT SR197&SR200
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54089, -88.57608
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic592 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$92,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A153 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A153 over Cypress 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A153 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A153 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A153 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.