US Bridges

Nfa A163 (sa 1724) over Cypress Creek

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of SR152 · Structure no. 170A1630001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A163 (sa 1724) over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A163 (sa 1724) over Cypress Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A163 (sa 1724)
CrossesCypress Creek
Location2 MI S of SR152
RouteCounty Highway 163
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81322, -89.05561
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 A163 (sa 1724) over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A163 (sa 1724) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A163 (sa 1724) over Cypress Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A163 (sa 1724) over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A163 (sa 1724) over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.