US Bridges

Nfa A572 over Trainer Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 2 Mi. S. of SR54 · Structure no. 400A5720003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A572 over Trainer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A572 over Trainer Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A572
CrossesTrainer Creek
Location2 Mi. S. of SR54
RouteCounty Highway 572
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27317, -88.42086
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 A572 over Trainer Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A572 over Trainer Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A572 over Trainer Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A572 over Trainer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A572 over Trainer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.