US Bridges

Nfa A078 over Moize Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI SW JCT SR5&SR43 · Structure no. 570A0780001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,863
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A078 over Moize Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A078 over Moize 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 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 3,863 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,152 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A078
CrossesMoize Creek
Location2.2 MI SW JCT SR5&SR43
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.73536, -88.86208
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,863 (2021)
Projected traffic7,152 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$334,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A078 over Moize Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A078 over Moize 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 A078 over Moize Creek carry?

About 3,863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A078 over Moize Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A078 over Moize Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.