US Bridges

Nfa 1480 over Town Creek

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 6 MI NE of Garland · Structure no. 84014800003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1480 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1480 over Town Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 1480
CrossesTown Creek
Location6 MI NE of Garland
RouteCounty Highway 1480
Coordinates35.61764, -89.7015
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2021)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1480 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1480 over Town 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1480 over Town Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1480 over Town Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1480 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.