US Bridges

Nfa 1414 (sa 2729) over Mud Creek

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI NW JCT SR5&SR77 · Structure no. 27014140001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1414 (sa 2729) over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1414 (sa 2729) over Mud Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 722 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1414 (sa 2729)
CrossesMud Creek
Location4.4 MI NW JCT SR5&SR77
RouteCounty Highway 1414
Coordinates36.12069, -89.05331
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2021)
Projected traffic722 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1414 (sa 2729) over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1414 (sa 2729) over Mud 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1414 (sa 2729) over Mud Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1414 (sa 2729) over Mud Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 1414 (sa 2729) over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.