US Bridges

Nfa 855 (sa 9215) over Mud Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI W of SR43 · Structure no. 92S82210005

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
654
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 855 (sa 9215) over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 855 (sa 9215) over Mud Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa 855 (sa 9215)
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.4 MI W of SR43
RouteCounty Highway 855
Coordinates36.26769, -88.89549
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2021)
Projected traffic944 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 855 (sa 9215) over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 855 (sa 9215) 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 855 (sa 9215) over Mud Creek carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 855 (sa 9215) over Mud Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 855 (sa 9215) over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.