US Bridges

Nfa 1572 (sa 1701) over Whitson Creek

Good

Crockett County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI W of SR88 · Structure no. 17015720005

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1572 (sa 1701) over Whitson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1572 (sa 1701) over Whitson Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,277 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1572 (sa 1701)
CrossesWhitson Creek
Location1.5 MI W of SR88
RouteCounty Highway 1572
Coordinates35.74292, -89.11486
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2021)
Projected traffic1,277 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1572 (sa 1701) over Whitson Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1572 (sa 1701) over Whitson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1572 (sa 1701) over Whitson Creek carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1572 (sa 1701) over Whitson Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1572 (sa 1701) over Whitson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.