US Bridges

Nfa 875 (sa 5738) over Bear Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 4.1 MI S JCT I40&SR152 · Structure no. 57S82200001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 875 (sa 5738) over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 875 (sa 5738) over Bear Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 875 (sa 5738)
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.1 MI S JCT I40&SR152
RouteCounty Highway 875
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.65786, -88.63177
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2021)
Projected traffic496 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 875 (sa 5738) over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 875 (sa 5738) over Bear 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 875 (sa 5738) over Bear Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 875 (sa 5738) over Bear Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 875 (sa 5738) over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.