US Bridges

Cavalry Road over Tilghman Branch

Good

Hardin County, Tennessee · 0.5 Miles from Corinth-Pi · Structure no. 5580001P0000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Cavalry Road over Tilghman Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cavalry Road over Tilghman Branch in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCavalry Road
CrossesTilghman Branch
Location0.5 Miles from Corinth-Pi
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14594, -88.34158
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic360 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$15,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cavalry Road over Tilghman Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cavalry Road over Tilghman Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cavalry Road over Tilghman Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cavalry Road over Tilghman Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cavalry Road over Tilghman Branch?

It is owned by the National Park Service.