US Bridges

Nfa A157 over Dabbs Creek (ntsp)

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · Natchez Trace State Park · Structure no. 390A1570001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A157 over Dabbs Creek (ntsp) is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A157 over Dabbs Creek (ntsp) in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A157
CrossesDabbs Creek (ntsp)
LocationNatchez Trace State Park
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.79397, -88.31714
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$256,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A157 over Dabbs Creek (ntsp) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A157 over Dabbs Creek (ntsp) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A157 over Dabbs Creek (ntsp) carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A157 over Dabbs Creek (ntsp)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A157 over Dabbs Creek (ntsp)?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.