US Bridges

Nfa B244 (sa 5733) over Dyer Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI SE JCT I40&SR5 · Structure no. 57015810003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B244 (sa 5733) over Dyer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B244 (sa 5733) over Dyer Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,568 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B244 (sa 5733)
CrossesDyer Creek
Location2.4 MI SE JCT I40&SR5
RouteCity Street 244
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66067, -88.78917
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2020)
Projected traffic3,568 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B244 (sa 5733) over Dyer Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B244 (sa 5733) over Dyer 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 B244 (sa 5733) over Dyer Creek carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B244 (sa 5733) over Dyer Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B244 (sa 5733) over Dyer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.