US Bridges

Nfa 1472 (sa 8403) over Royster Creek

FairPosted for load

Tipton County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI W of SR3 · Structure no. 84014720007

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,027
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1472 (sa 8403) over Royster Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1472 (sa 8403) over Royster Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 1,027 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,382 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1472 (sa 8403)
CrossesRoyster Creek
Location4.8 MI W of SR3
RouteCounty Highway 1472
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41339, -89.92455
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,027 (2021)
Projected traffic1,382 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$508,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1472 (sa 8403) over Royster 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 Royster Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.