US Bridges

Nfa A183 over Forty-Eight Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.0 MI North SR15 · Structure no. 910A1830001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A183 over Forty-Eight Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A183 over Forty-Eight Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A183
CrossesForty-Eight Creek
Location2.0 MI North SR15
RouteCounty Highway 183
Coordinates35.37112, -87.66123
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A183 over Forty-Eight Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A183 over Forty-Eight 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 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A183 over Forty-Eight Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A183 over Forty-Eight Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A183 over Forty-Eight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.