US Bridges

Nfa A383 over Groggins Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI E of Giltedge · Structure no. 840A3830001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A383 over Groggins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A383 over Groggins Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A383
CrossesGroggins Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Giltedge
RouteCounty Highway 383
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.50139, -89.80683
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2020)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A383 over Groggins Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A383 over Groggins 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 A383 over Groggins Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A383 over Groggins Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A383 over Groggins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.