US Bridges

Nfa 1472 (sa 8403) over Cole Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI W of SR3 · Structure no. 84014720005

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,027
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1472 (sa 8403) over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1472 (sa 8403) over Cole Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 1,027 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,504 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1472 (sa 8403)
CrossesCole Creek
Location3.3 MI W of SR3
RouteCounty Highway 1472
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.40406, -89.90628
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,027 (2021)
Projected traffic1,504 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1472 (sa 8403) over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1472 (sa 8403) over Cole 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1472 (sa 8403) over Cole Creek carry?

About 1,027 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1472 (sa 8403) over Cole Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1472 (sa 8403) over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.