US Bridges

Nfa 1751 (sa 0314) over Charlie Creek

PoorPosted for load

Benton County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI NE JCT SR1&SR69A · Structure no. 03017510003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,563
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1751 (sa 0314) over Charlie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1751 (sa 0314) over Charlie Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,563 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa 1751 (sa 0314)
CrossesCharlie Creek
Location0.9 MI NE JCT SR1&SR69A
RouteCity Street 1751
Coordinates36.06939, -88.09467
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,563 (2021)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$145,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1751 (sa 0314) over Charlie Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1751 (sa 0314) over Charlie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1751 (sa 0314) over Charlie Creek carry?

About 1,563 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1751 (sa 0314) over Charlie Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1751 (sa 0314) over Charlie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.