US Bridges

Nfa A052 over Mathis Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 2 MI N of SR59 · Structure no. 840A0520001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A052 over Mathis Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A052 over Mathis Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A052
CrossesMathis Creek
Location2 MI N of SR59
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58261, -89.6991
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 A052 over Mathis Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A052 over Mathis 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A052 over Mathis Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A052 over Mathis Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A052 over Mathis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.