US Bridges

Nfa A435 over Black Creek

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · 5.1 MI NE JCT SR138&SR223 · Structure no. 570A4350001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A435 over Black Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A435 over Black 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A435
CrossesBlack Creek
Location5.1 MI NE JCT SR138&SR223
RouteCounty Highway 435
Coordinates35.52856, -88.96936
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A435 over Black Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A435 over Black 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 A435 over Black Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A435 over Black Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A435 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.