US Bridges

Nfa 863 (sa 3503) over Cash Creek

Good

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 4.7 MI N of SR57 · Structure no. 35S82520007

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 863 (sa 3503) over Cash Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 863 (sa 3503) over Cash Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, 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 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 863 (sa 3503)
CrossesCash Creek
Location4.7 MI N of SR57
RouteCounty Highway 863
Coordinates35.11439, -89.08528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2021)
Projected traffic496 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 863 (sa 3503) over Cash Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 863 (sa 3503) over Cash 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 863 (sa 3503) over Cash Creek carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 863 (sa 3503) over Cash Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 863 (sa 3503) over Cash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.