US Bridges

Nfa A123 over Mud Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · .1 MI N of Dresden · Structure no. 920A1230001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A123 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A123 over Mud Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A123
CrossesMud Creek
Location.1 MI N of Dresden
RouteCity Street 123
Coordinates36.29664, -88.70378
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$122,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A123 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A123 over Mud 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A123 over Mud Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A123 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A123 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.