US Bridges

Nfa A443 over Cypress Creek

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 3.7 MI E JCT SR5&SR216 · Structure no. 660A4430001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A443 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A443 over Cypress Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A443
CrossesCypress Creek
Location3.7 MI E JCT SR5&SR216
RouteCounty Highway 443
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35422, -88.99925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A443 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A443 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 A443 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A443 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A443 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.