US Bridges

Nfa A081 over Branch of Grass Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 3.0 MI SW JCT SR89&OBION · Structure no. 270A0810001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A081 over Branch of Grass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A081 over Branch of Grass Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A081
CrossesBranch of Grass Creek
Location3.0 MI SW JCT SR89&OBION
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18202, -89.06222
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

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$214,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A081 over Branch of Grass Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A081 over Branch of Grass 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A081 over Branch of Grass Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A081 over Branch of Grass Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A081 over Branch of Grass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.