US Bridges

Nfa 848 (sa 1709) over Pond Creek

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI E of Dyer Co. · Structure no. 17F00180005

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 848 (sa 1709) over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 848 (sa 1709) over Pond 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 848 (sa 1709)
CrossesPond Creek
Location2.6 MI E of Dyer Co.
RouteCounty Highway 848
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88528, -89.10961
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 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 length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic528 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 848 (sa 1709) over Pond Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 848 (sa 1709) over Pond 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 848 (sa 1709) over Pond Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 848 (sa 1709) over Pond Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 848 (sa 1709) over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.