US Bridges

Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Cypress Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.0 MI NW JCT SR227&ALA.L · Structure no. 91S62270019

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Cypress Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 915 (sa 9102)
CrossesCypress Creek
Location2.0 MI NW JCT SR227&ALA.L
RouteCounty Highway 915
Coordinates35.034, -87.8213
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2021)
Projected traffic848 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$89,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Cypress 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Cypress Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.