US Bridges

Nfa A254 over Spring Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 4.3 MI N of SR57 · Structure no. 350A2540001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A254 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A254 over Spring Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 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 A254
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.3 MI N of SR57
RouteCounty Highway 254
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0979, -89.03627
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A254 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A254 over Spring 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 A254 over Spring Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A254 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A254 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.