US Bridges

Nfa A338 over Little Muddy Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · 4 MI W of US45 · Structure no. 550A3380001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A338 over Little Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A338 over Little Muddy Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A338
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location4 MI W of US45
RouteCity Street 338
Coordinates35.037, -88.56103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A338 over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A338 over Little Muddy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A338 over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A338 over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A338 over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.