US Bridges

Nfa 1607 (sa 9218) over Little Cypress Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI S of SR22 · Structure no. 92016070005

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
543
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1607 (sa 9218) over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1607 (sa 9218) over Little Cypress Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 543 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1607 (sa 9218)
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location0.2 MI S of SR22
RouteCounty Highway 1607
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36892, -88.93027
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic543 (2021)
Projected traffic752 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1607 (sa 9218) over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1607 (sa 9218) over Little Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1607 (sa 9218) over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1607 (sa 9218) over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1607 (sa 9218) over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.