US Bridges

Nfa J485 over Fletcher Creek

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI NW JCT SR57&SR196 · Structure no. 240A2440001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa J485 over Fletcher Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa J485 over Fletcher Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa J485
CrossesFletcher Creek
Location1.2 MI NW JCT SR57&SR196
RouteCity Street 485
Coordinates35.05753, -89.63602
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 J485 over Fletcher Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa J485 over Fletcher Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa J485 over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa J485 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa J485 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.