US Bridges

Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Meridian Creek

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · E. of Jackson · Structure no. 57016420003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,492
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Meridian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Meridian Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,492 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,224 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A900 (sa 5722)
CrossesMeridian Creek
LocationE. of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57692, -88.80256
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,492 (2021)
Projected traffic2,224 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Meridian Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Meridian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Meridian Creek carry?

About 2,492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Meridian Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.