US Bridges

Nfa 1758 (sa 2002) over Whites Creek

Good

Decatur County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI East of SR69 · Structure no. 20017580007

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 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 continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1758 (sa 2002) over Whites Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1758 (sa 2002)
CrossesWhites Creek
Location3.5 MI East of SR69
RouteCounty Highway 1758
Coordinates35.50926, -88.04169
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2021)
Projected traffic272 by 2040
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 1758 (sa 2002) over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1758 (sa 2002) over Whites 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 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.