US Bridges

Nfa 1753 over Sulphur Creek

Good

Benton County, Tennessee · 4.3 MI W of Humphreys Co. · Structure no. 03017530007

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1753 over Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1753 over Sulphur Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 1753
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location4.3 MI W of Humphreys Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1753
Coordinates36.17825, -88.00925
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2021)
Projected traffic235 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1753 over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1753 over Sulphur 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1753 over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1753 over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1753 over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.