US Bridges

Nfa A425 over Mulherrin Creek

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · .9 MI S JCT I40 & SR 141 · Structure no. 800A4250001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A425 over Mulherrin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A425 over Mulherrin Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A425
CrossesMulherrin Creek
Location.9 MI S JCT I40 & SR 141
RouteCounty Highway 425
Coordinates36.16188, -86.01825
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A425 over Mulherrin Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A425 over Mulherrin 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A425 over Mulherrin Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A425 over Mulherrin Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nfa A425 over Mulherrin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.