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Nfa 1575 (sa 1705) over Black Creek

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 1 MI N of SR88 · Structure no. 17015750003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1575 (sa 1705) over Black Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1575 (sa 1705) over Black Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1575 (sa 1705)
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1 MI N of SR88
RouteCounty Highway 1575
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.82756, -89.33219
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2021)
Projected traffic302 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1575 (sa 1705) over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1575 (sa 1705) over Black 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1575 (sa 1705) over Black Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1575 (sa 1705) over Black Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1575 (sa 1705) over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.