US Bridges

Nfa 1763 (sa 9103) over Cypress Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Tennessee · 4.0 MI SW JCT SR13&SR203 · Structure no. 91S62290003

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1763 (sa 9103) over Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1763 (sa 9103) over Cypress Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1763 (sa 9103)
CrossesCypress Creek
Location4.0 MI SW JCT SR13&SR203
RouteCounty Highway 1763
Coordinates35.09941, -87.78578
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2021)
Projected traffic507 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1763 (sa 9103) over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1763 (sa 9103) over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1763 (sa 9103) over Cypress Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1763 (sa 9103) over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1763 (sa 9103) over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.