US Bridges

Nfa 1770 (sa 0313) over Dry Creek

Good

Benton County, Tennessee · 3.7 MI SE JCT SR69&HENRY · Structure no. 03017700001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1770 (sa 0313) over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1770 (sa 0313) over Dry Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 1770 (sa 0313)
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.7 MI SE JCT SR69&HENRY
RouteCounty Highway 1770
Coordinates36.14448, -88.11183
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2021)
Projected traffic483 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$47,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1770 (sa 0313) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1770 (sa 0313) over Dry 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 1770 (sa 0313) over Dry Creek carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1770 (sa 0313) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1770 (sa 0313) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.