US Bridges

Nfa A388 (sa 8410) over Indian Creek Canal

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI S of Burlison · Structure no. 840A3880001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A388 (sa 8410) over Indian Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A388 (sa 8410) over Indian Creek Canal in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,808 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A388 (sa 8410)
CrossesIndian Creek Canal
Location1.3 MI S of Burlison
RouteCounty Highway 388
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.53322, -89.79853
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2020)
Projected traffic1,808 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$356,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A388 (sa 8410) over Indian Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A388 (sa 8410) over Indian Creek Canal 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 A388 (sa 8410) over Indian Creek Canal carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A388 (sa 8410) over Indian Creek Canal?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A388 (sa 8410) over Indian Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.