US Bridges

Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Cypress Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 4 MI W of Mcnairy Co. · Structure no. 35016150003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Cypress Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 202 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1615 (sa 3508)
CrossesCypress Creek
Location4 MI W of Mcnairy Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1615
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08303, -88.86417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Cypress 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Cypress Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.