US Bridges

Nfa A410 over Muddy Creek

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI SW JCT SR138&SR223 · Structure no. 570A4100003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A410 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A410 over Muddy Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A410
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2.8 MI SW JCT SR138&SR223
RouteCounty Highway 785
Coordinates35.44253, -89.05261
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 A410 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A410 over Muddy 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 A410 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A410 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A410 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.