Nfa A500 over Fain Spring Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Tennessee · In Ripley · Structure no. 490A2900001
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 695
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A500 over Fain Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A500 over Fain Spring Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,603 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A500 over Fain Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A500 over Fain Spring 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 A500 over Fain Spring Creek carry?
About 695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A500 over Fain Spring Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A500 over Fain Spring Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.