US Bridges

Nfa A236 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · .1 M.E.Tenn R.-1.5M.SSR20 · Structure no. 680A2360001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A236 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A236 over Cypress Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A236
CrossesCypress Creek
Location.1 M.E.Tenn R.-1.5M.SSR20
RouteCounty Highway 236
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60708, -88.02444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$548,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A236 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A236 over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A236 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A236 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A236 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.