US Bridges

Nfa 1554 over Cypress Creek

Good

Haywood County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI NE JCT SR54&TIPTON · Structure no. 38015540001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1554 over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1554 over Cypress Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesNfa 1554
CrossesCypress Creek
Location3.3 MI NE JCT SR54&TIPTON
RouteCounty Highway 1554
Coordinates35.57464, -89.42481
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2021)
Projected traffic246 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1554 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1554 over Cypress 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1554 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1554 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1554 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.