US Bridges

Nfa 1632 (sa 5705) over Chisholm Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI NE JCT SR138&SR223 · Structure no. 57016320001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1632 (sa 5705) over Chisholm Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1632 (sa 5705) over Chisholm Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1632 (sa 5705)
CrossesChisholm Creek
Location3.8 MI NE JCT SR138&SR223
RouteCounty Highway 1632
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.50814, -88.97361
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1632 (sa 5705) over Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1632 (sa 5705) over Chisholm 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 1632 (sa 5705) over Chisholm Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1632 (sa 5705) over Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1632 (sa 5705) over Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.