US Bridges

Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Mudville Rd-Shelby CO · Structure no. 79014680001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,107
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) over Big Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,107 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,371 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1468 (sa 7925)
CrossesBig Creek
LocationMudville Rd-Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 1468
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37914, -89.80714
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,107 (2021)
Projected traffic3,371 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) over Big 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) over Big Creek carry?

About 2,107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) over Big Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.