US Bridges

Nfa A083 over Clover Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of Madison · Structure no. 350A0830001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A083 over Clover Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A083 over Clover Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A083
CrossesClover Creek
Location1 MI S of Madison
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41735, -88.85259
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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$352,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A083 over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A083 over Clover 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A083 over Clover Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A083 over Clover Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A083 over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.