US Bridges

Nfa A087 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 1.0 MI SE JCT SR5&SR43 · Structure no. 570A0870001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A087 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A087 over Turkey Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A087
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.0 MI SE JCT SR5&SR43
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75184, -88.83733
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 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 length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2020)
Projected traffic928 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A087 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A087 over Turkey 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 A087 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A087 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A087 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.