US Bridges

Nfa 5448 over Big Creek

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI Off US-51 · Structure no. 840A2570003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,336
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5448 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 5448 over Big Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,336 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,624 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 5448
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.5 MI Off US-51
RouteCounty Highway 5448
Coordinates35.40575, -89.82775
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,336 (2022)
Projected traffic2,624 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5448 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5448 over Big 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 5448 over Big Creek carry?

About 2,336 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5448 over Big Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5448 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.