US Bridges

Nfa A253 over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Jackson County, Tennessee · .5MI South of SR53 · Structure no. 440A2530001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A253 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A253 over Dry Fork Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A253
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location.5MI South of SR53
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27077, -85.75211
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 A253 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A253 over Dry Fork 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 A253 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A253 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A253 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.