Nfa A044 over Overflow-Cow Creek
PoorPosted for loadGibson County, Tennessee · 3.0 MI SW JCT SR5&SR77 · Structure no. 270A0440005
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A044 over Overflow-Cow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A044 over Overflow-Cow Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 53 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A044 over Overflow-Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Nfa A044 over Overflow-Cow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A044 over Overflow-Cow Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A044 over Overflow-Cow Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A044 over Overflow-Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.