US Bridges

Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Duffys Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI W JCT SR1&SR152 · Structure no. 57015810023

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,341
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Duffys Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Duffys Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,341 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,146 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 872 (sa 5733)
CrossesDuffys Creek
Location3.1 MI W JCT SR1&SR152
RouteCounty Highway 872
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76686, -88.73772
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,341 (2021)
Projected traffic2,146 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$365,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Duffys Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,341 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.