US Bridges

Nfa 1417 (sa 8414) over Indian Creek Canal

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI N of Brighton · Structure no. 840A4100003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,526
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1417 (sa 8414) over Indian Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1417 (sa 8414) over Indian Creek Canal in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,526 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,576 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1417 (sa 8414)
CrossesIndian Creek Canal
Location0.2 MI N of Brighton
RouteCounty Highway 1417
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4985, -89.73184
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,526 (2021)
Projected traffic3,576 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1417 (sa 8414) over Indian Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1417 (sa 8414) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1417 (sa 8414) over Indian Creek Canal carry?

About 2,526 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1417 (sa 8414) over Indian Creek Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1417 (sa 8414) over Indian Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.