US Bridges

Nfa A033 over Ripley Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 3 M S of US11E-SR351 JCT · Structure no. 300A0330001

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A033 over Ripley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A033 over Ripley Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 63 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A033
CrossesRipley Creek
Location3 M S of US11E-SR351 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1858, -82.70991
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$169,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A033 over Ripley Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Nfa A033 over Ripley 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A033 over Ripley Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A033 over Ripley Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A033 over Ripley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.