US Bridges

Nfa 911 (sa 0311) over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI SW JCT SR69&HENRY · Structure no. 03S80400009

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 911 (sa 0311) over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 911 (sa 0311) over Dry Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 911 (sa 0311)
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.5 MI SW JCT SR69&HENRY
RouteCounty Highway 911
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13183, -88.17809
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2021)
Projected traffic448 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 911 (sa 0311) over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.