US Bridges

Nfa A388 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 3.5 M. Se. Loretto · Structure no. 500A3880001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A388 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A388 over Hurricane Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 6 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A388
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location3.5 M. Se. Loretto
RouteCounty Highway 388
Coordinates35.0314, -87.38163
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 A388 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A388 over Hurricane 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A388 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A388 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A388 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.