US Bridges

Nfa A153 over May Creek

Good

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI SW of Hickory Vall · Structure no. 350A1530001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A153 over May Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A153 over May Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A153
CrossesMay Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of Hickory Vall
RouteCounty Highway 153
Coordinates35.13659, -89.17128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 A153 over May Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A153 over May Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A153 over May Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A153 over May Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A153 over May Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.