US Bridges

Nfa 1487 over Cold Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · Sunk Lake RD · Structure no. 49014870001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1487 over Cold Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1487 over Cold Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1487
CrossesCold Creek
LocationSunk Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 1487
Coordinates35.69819, -89.71633
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1487 over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1487 over Cold 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1487 over Cold Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1487 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1487 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.