US Bridges

Nfa 1775 (sa 6801) over Cypress Creek

Good

Perry County, Tennessee · 16 M. W. Linden. · Structure no. 68017750011

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1775 (sa 6801) over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1775 (sa 6801) over Cypress Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1775 (sa 6801)
CrossesCypress Creek
Location16 M. W. Linden.
RouteCounty Highway 1775
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61503, -87.98995
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2021)
Projected traffic352 by 2041
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 1775 (sa 6801) over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1775 (sa 6801) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1775 (sa 6801) over Cypress Creek carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1775 (sa 6801) over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1775 (sa 6801) over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.