US Bridges

Nfa C001 over Indian Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 5 MI NW of Brighton · Structure no. 84S81120005

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
998
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C001 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa C001 over Indian Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 998 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,597 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C001
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5 MI NW of Brighton
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.51514, -89.77069
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic998 (2021)
Projected traffic1,597 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$256,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C001 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Nfa C001 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C001 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.