US Bridges

Nfa 1863 (sa 6307) over Cooper Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 5 M. Nw. Palmyra · Structure no. 630A6060001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
362
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1863 (sa 6307) over Cooper Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1863 (sa 6307) over Cooper Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1863 (sa 6307)
CrossesCooper Creek
Location5 M. Nw. Palmyra
RouteCounty Highway 1863
Coordinates36.49407, -87.55473
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2021)
Projected traffic752 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1863 (sa 6307) over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1863 (sa 6307) over Cooper 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1863 (sa 6307) over Cooper Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1863 (sa 6307) over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1863 (sa 6307) over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.