US Bridges

Nfa A188 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · .5 MI E of SR89 · Structure no. 920A1880001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A188 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A188 over Hurricane Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A188
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location.5 MI E of SR89
RouteCounty Highway 188
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46939, -88.56028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A188 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A188 over Hurricane 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 A188 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A188 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A188 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.