US Bridges

Nfa A385 over Indian Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI E of Hardin Co. · Structure no. 910A3850003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A385 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A385 over Indian Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A385
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.8 MI E of Hardin Co.
RouteCounty Highway 385
Coordinates35.23477, -87.91547
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A385 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A385 over Indian 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A385 over Indian Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A385 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A385 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.