US Bridges

Nfa B049 over Little Cub Creek (ntsp)

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · Natchez Trace State Park · Structure no. 390B8000001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B049 over Little Cub Creek (ntsp) is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B049 over Little Cub Creek (ntsp) in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa B049
CrossesLittle Cub Creek (ntsp)
LocationNatchez Trace State Park
RouteState Lands Road 49
Coordinates35.79397, -88.31714
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B049 over Little Cub Creek (ntsp) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B049 over Little Cub Creek (ntsp) 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 B049 over Little Cub Creek (ntsp) carry?

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

How long is Nfa B049 over Little Cub Creek (ntsp)?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B049 over Little Cub Creek (ntsp)?

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