US Bridges

Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · E. of Jackson · Structure no. 57016420009

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,492
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Ditch 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 2,492 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,224 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A900 (sa 5722)
CrossesDitch
LocationE. of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5735, -88.77458
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 Ditch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Ditch 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 A900 (sa 5722) over Ditch carry?

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

How long is Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.