US Bridges

Nfa A431 over Lackey Creek

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · 5.2 MI NW JCT SR5&SR18 · Structure no. 570A4310001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A431 over Lackey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A431 over Lackey Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa A431
CrossesLackey Creek
Location5.2 MI NW JCT SR5&SR18
RouteCounty Highway 431
Coordinates35.57325, -88.90278
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic704 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 A431 over Lackey Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A431 over Lackey 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 A431 over Lackey Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A431 over Lackey Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A431 over Lackey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.