US Bridges

Nfa 868 (sa 5723) over Martin Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI NW JCT SR197&SR198 · Structure no. 57S81620007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,186
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 868 (sa 5723) over Martin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 868 (sa 5723) over Martin Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 2,186 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,648 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 868 (sa 5723)
CrossesMartin Creek
Location3.6 MI NW JCT SR197&SR198
RouteCounty Highway 868
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58417, -88.70717
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,186 (2021)
Projected traffic3,648 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 868 (sa 5723) over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 868 (sa 5723) over Martin 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 868 (sa 5723) over Martin Creek carry?

About 2,186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 868 (sa 5723) over Martin Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nfa 868 (sa 5723) over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.