US Bridges

Nfa 911 (sa 0311) over Watson Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · 5.0 MI W JCT SR1&SR69 · Structure no. 03S80400001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 911 (sa 0311) over Watson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 911 (sa 0311) over Watson Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 911 (sa 0311)
CrossesWatson Creek
Location5.0 MI W JCT SR1&SR69
RouteCounty Highway 911
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05236, -88.2057
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2021)
Projected traffic331 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$176,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 911 (sa 0311) over Watson Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 911 (sa 0311) over Watson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 911 (sa 0311) over Watson Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 911 (sa 0311) over Watson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 911 (sa 0311) over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.