US Bridges

Nfa B005 over Ditch

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · In City of Lexington · Structure no. 390B0050001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B005 over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B005 over Ditch in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,864 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa B005
CrossesDitch
LocationIn City of Lexington
RouteCity Street 5
Coordinates35.64528, -88.40047
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2020)
Projected traffic2,864 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 B005 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B005 over Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B005 over Ditch carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B005 over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B005 over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.