US Bridges

Nfa 913 (sa 0315) over Ramble Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Tennessee · 4.6 MI SE JCT SR69A&HENRY · Structure no. 03S82170001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 913 (sa 0315) over Ramble Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 913 (sa 0315) over Ramble Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 493 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 789 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 913 (sa 0315)
CrossesRamble Creek
Location4.6 MI SE JCT SR69A&HENRY
RouteCounty Highway 913
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19158, -88.06592
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2021)
Projected traffic789 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$208,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 913 (sa 0315) over Ramble Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 913 (sa 0315) over Ramble 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 913 (sa 0315) over Ramble Creek carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 913 (sa 0315) over Ramble Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 913 (sa 0315) over Ramble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.