US Bridges

Nfa 1616 (sa 9226) over Cupp Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI E of SR89 · Structure no. 92016160001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1616 (sa 9226) over Cupp Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1616 (sa 9226) over Cupp Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 55 years old, older 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 1616 (sa 9226)
CrossesCupp Branch
Location1.6 MI E of SR89
RouteCounty Highway 1616
Coordinates36.41551, -88.56393
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2021)
Projected traffic96 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1616 (sa 9226) over Cupp Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Nfa 1616 (sa 9226) over Cupp Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1616 (sa 9226) over Cupp Branch carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1616 (sa 9226) over Cupp Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1616 (sa 9226) over Cupp Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.