US Bridges

Nfa 1758 (sa 2002) over Whites Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI West of Perry Co. · Structure no. 20017580005

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
237 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1758 (sa 2002) over Whites Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1758 (sa 2002) over Whites Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 193 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1758 (sa 2002)
CrossesWhites Creek
Location0.9 MI West of Perry Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1758
Coordinates35.50747, -87.98944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2021)
Projected traffic309 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$679,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1758 (sa 2002) over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1758 (sa 2002) over Whites 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1758 (sa 2002) over Whites Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1758 (sa 2002) over Whites Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1758 (sa 2002) over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.