US Bridges

Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Poplar Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI NW JCT SR1&SR20 · Structure no. 57015810013

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,829
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Poplar Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,829 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,832 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 872 (sa 5733)
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location4.2 MI NW JCT SR1&SR20
RouteCounty Highway 872
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59075, -88.63886
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,829 (2021)
Projected traffic2,832 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 872 (sa 5733) over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Poplar 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 872 (sa 5733) over Poplar Creek carry?

About 1,829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.