US Bridges

Nfa A259 over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Tipton County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI N of Shelby Co. · Structure no. 840A2590001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A259 over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A259 over Big Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 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 A259
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Shelby Co.
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41672, -89.83791
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2020)
Projected traffic1,216 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$167,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A259 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A259 over Big 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 A259 over Big Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A259 over Big Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A259 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.