US Bridges

Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Pearson Creek

FairPosted for load

Crockett County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI N of SR20 · Structure no. 17015700005

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,235
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Pearson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Pearson Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,976 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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)
CrossesPearson Creek
Location2.4 MI N of SR20
RouteCounty Highway 852
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71497, -89.01239
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Pearson 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 Pearson Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.