US Bridges

Nfa A001 (sa 4904) over Cooper Springs Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · S. W. of Henning · Structure no. 490A0010005

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A001 (sa 4904) over Cooper Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A001 (sa 4904) over Cooper Springs Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A001 (sa 4904)
CrossesCooper Springs Creek
LocationS. W. of Henning
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates35.67, -89.63311
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic672 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 A001 (sa 4904) over Cooper Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A001 (sa 4904) over Cooper Springs 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 A001 (sa 4904) over Cooper Springs Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A001 (sa 4904) over Cooper Springs Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A001 (sa 4904) over Cooper Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.