US Bridges

Nfa A438 over Cypress Creek

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI E JCT SR5&SR216 · Structure no. 660A4380001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A438 over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A438 over Cypress Creek in Obion 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A438
CrossesCypress Creek
Location4.5 MI E JCT SR5&SR216
RouteCounty Highway 438
Coordinates36.35842, -88.98566
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 A438 over Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A438 over Cypress 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A438 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A438 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A438 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.