US Bridges

Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Pearsons Creek

FairPosted for load

Crockett County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI N of SR20 · Structure no. 17015700003

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,235
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Pearsons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Pearsons Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 85 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 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,976 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 852 (sa 1716)
CrossesPearsons Creek
Location2.2 MI N of SR20
RouteCounty Highway 852
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71536, -89.01483
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,235 (2021)
Projected traffic1,976 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Pearsons Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Pearsons 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Pearsons Creek carry?

About 1,235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Pearsons Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Pearsons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.