US Bridges

Nfa 1496 (sa 1712) over Stokes Creek

Good

Crockett County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI E of Dyer CO · Structure no. 17014960001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1496 (sa 1712) over Stokes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1496 (sa 1712) over Stokes Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1496 (sa 1712)
CrossesStokes Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Dyer CO
RouteCounty Highway 1496
Coordinates35.96122, -89.20161
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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2021)
Projected traffic366 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1496 (sa 1712) over Stokes Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1496 (sa 1712) over Stokes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1496 (sa 1712) over Stokes Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1496 (sa 1712) over Stokes Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1496 (sa 1712) over Stokes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.