US Bridges

Nfa A885 over Town Creek

Poor

Tipton County, Tennessee · .1 M N of Covington · Structure no. 84SR4390001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
423 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A885 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A885 over Town Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2042. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A885
CrossesTown Creek
Location.1 M N of Covington
RouteCity Street 885
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58198, -89.65642
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2021)
Projected traffic949 by 2042
Trucks13%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A885 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A885 over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A885 over Town Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A885 over Town Creek?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A885 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.