US Bridges

Nfa A480 over Clifty Creek

Good

Henry County, Tennessee · 4 Mi. E. of SR77 · Structure no. 400A4800001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A480 over Clifty Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A480 over Clifty Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A480
CrossesClifty Creek
Location4 Mi. E. of SR77
RouteCity Street 480
Coordinates36.26495, -88.25381
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A480 over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A480 over Clifty 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A480 over Clifty Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa A480 over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A480 over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.