US Bridges

Nfa A018 over Little Cypress CR Canal

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 4.0 MI SW JCT SR59&SR194 · Structure no. 24S82590011

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A018 over Little Cypress CR Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A018 over Little Cypress CR Canal in Fayette 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A018
CrossesLittle Cypress CR Canal
Location4.0 MI SW JCT SR59&SR194
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31408, -89.55044
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$572,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A018 over Little Cypress CR Canal built?

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

What condition is Nfa A018 over Little Cypress CR Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A018 over Little Cypress CR Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A018 over Little Cypress CR Canal?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A018 over Little Cypress CR Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.