US Bridges

Nfa A235 over Thompson Creek

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · 2 MI N of SR54 · Structure no. 920A2350001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A235 over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A235 over Thompson Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A235
CrossesThompson Creek
Location2 MI N of SR54
RouteCounty Highway 235
Coordinates36.313, -88.567
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A235 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A235 over Thompson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A235 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A235 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A235 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.