US Bridges

Nfa C001 over Adkinson Creek

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 4 MI W of Brighton · Structure no. 84S81120003

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
998
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C001 over Adkinson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa C001 over Adkinson Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 998 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa C001
CrossesAdkinson Creek
Location4 MI W of Brighton
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates35.50665, -89.78995
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic998 (2021)
Projected traffic1,936 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 C001 over Adkinson Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C001 over Adkinson 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 C001 over Adkinson Creek carry?

About 998 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C001 over Adkinson Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C001 over Adkinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.