Nfa A148 over Cypress Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcNairy County, Tennessee · 4 MI N of Selmer · Structure no. 550A1480003
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A148 over Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A148 over Cypress Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A148 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A148 over Cypress Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A148 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A148 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A148 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.