US Bridges

Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Poplar Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · S. of Gibson Co. · Structure no. 57016580007

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,238
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Poplar Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 1,238 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1658 (sa 5729)
CrossesPoplar Creek
LocationS. of Gibson Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1658
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72403, -88.7468
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,238 (2021)
Projected traffic1,664 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Poplar 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 1658 (sa 5729) over Poplar Creek carry?

About 1,238 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.