US Bridges

Nfa 1753 over N Fork Harmon Creek

Good

Benton County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI W of Humphreys Co. · Structure no. 03017530009

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1753 over N Fork Harmon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1753 over N Fork Harmon Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesNfa 1753
CrossesN Fork Harmon Creek
Location2.9 MI W of Humphreys Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1753
Coordinates36.14475, -87.973
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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 1753 over N Fork Harmon Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1753 over N Fork Harmon 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 N Fork Harmon Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 1753 over N Fork Harmon Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1753 over N Fork Harmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.