US Bridges

Nfa 1638 (sa 5716) over Bond Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · N. of Medon · Structure no. 57016380001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,228
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1638 (sa 5716) over Bond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1638 (sa 5716) over Bond Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 1,228 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,856 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1638 (sa 5716)
CrossesBond Creek
LocationN. of Medon
RouteCounty Highway 1638
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.55025, -88.83747
Functional classUrban 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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,228 (2021)
Projected traffic1,856 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$673,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1638 (sa 5716) over Bond Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1638 (sa 5716) over Bond 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 1638 (sa 5716) over Bond Creek carry?

About 1,228 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1638 (sa 5716) over Bond Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1638 (sa 5716) over Bond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.