US Bridges

Nfa A188 (sa 1722) over Branch of Cypress Creek

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 3 MI N of SR76 · Structure no. 170A1880005

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A188 (sa 1722) over Branch of Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A188 (sa 1722) over Branch of Cypress Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A188 (sa 1722)
CrossesBranch of Cypress Creek
Location3 MI N of SR76
RouteCounty Highway 188
Coordinates35.75806, -89.06905
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A188 (sa 1722) over Branch of Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A188 (sa 1722) 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 A188 (sa 1722) over Branch of Cypress Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A188 (sa 1722) over Branch of Cypress Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A188 (sa 1722) over Branch of Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.