US Bridges

Nfa 875 (sa 5738) over Trace Creek

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Madison County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI SW JCT I40&SR152 · Structure no. 57S82200005

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 875 (sa 5738) over Trace Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 875 (sa 5738) over Trace Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 875 (sa 5738)
CrossesTrace Creek
Location2.4 MI SW JCT I40&SR152
RouteCounty Highway 875
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.68606, -88.64681
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Trace Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.