US Bridges

Nfa A472 over Chalk Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 4.0 MI S JCT SR13&SR15 · Structure no. 910A4720001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A472 over Chalk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A472 over Chalk Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A472
CrossesChalk Creek
Location4.0 MI S JCT SR13&SR15
RouteCounty Highway 472
Coordinates35.25525, -87.76743
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A472 over Chalk Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A472 over Chalk 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 A472 over Chalk Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A472 over Chalk Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A472 over Chalk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.