US Bridges

Nfa 0C57 over Casper Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Aycock RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 790A1240001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 0C57 over Casper Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 0C57 over Casper Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 0C57
CrossesCasper Creek
LocationAycock RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.35556, -89.827
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$481,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 0C57 over Casper Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 0C57 over Casper 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 0C57 over Casper Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 0C57 over Casper Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 0C57 over Casper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.