US Bridges

Nfa A465 over Waterfall Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 5.5 MI NW JCT SR13&SR203 · Structure no. 910A4650003

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A465 over Waterfall Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A465 over Waterfall Creek in Wayne 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A465
CrossesWaterfall Creek
Location5.5 MI NW JCT SR13&SR203
RouteCounty Highway 465
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21092, -87.80542
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$191,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A465 over Waterfall Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A465 over Waterfall 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A465 over Waterfall Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A465 over Waterfall Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A465 over Waterfall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.