US Bridges

Nfa 871 (sa 5725) over Cypress Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 4.6 MI NE JCT I40&SR138 · Structure no. 57008710005

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
394
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 871 (sa 5725) over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 871 (sa 5725) over Cypress Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 871 (sa 5725)
CrossesCypress Creek
Location4.6 MI NE JCT I40&SR138
RouteCounty Highway 871
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6475, -88.99606
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2021)
Projected traffic544 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 871 (sa 5725) over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 871 (sa 5725) over Cypress 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 871 (sa 5725) over Cypress Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 871 (sa 5725) over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 871 (sa 5725) over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.