US Bridges

Nfa A185 over Branch of Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Crockett County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI W of SR76 · Structure no. 170A1850001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A185 over Branch of Cypress Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A185 over Branch of Cypress Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A185
CrossesBranch of Cypress Creek
Location0.7 MI W of SR76
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75975, -89.03678
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$115,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A185 over Branch of Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A185 over Branch of 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 A185 over Branch of Cypress Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A185 over Branch of Cypress Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A185 over Branch of Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.