US Bridges

Nfa A081 (sa 4916) over Cold Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 5 MI N.W. of Ripley · Structure no. 490A0810001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A081 (sa 4916) over Cold Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A081 (sa 4916) over Cold Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A081 (sa 4916)
CrossesCold Creek
Location5 MI N.W. of Ripley
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81456, -89.59509
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 A081 (sa 4916) over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A081 (sa 4916) over Cold 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A081 (sa 4916) over Cold Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A081 (sa 4916) over Cold Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A081 (sa 4916) over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.