US Bridges

Nfa 1705 (sa 2011) over Rushing Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI SE JCT SR69&SR100 · Structure no. 200A2220001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1705 (sa 2011) over Rushing Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1705 (sa 2011) over Rushing Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1705 (sa 2011)
CrossesRushing Creek
Location1.3 MI SE JCT SR69&SR100
RouteCounty Highway 1705
CountyDecatur County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.56995, -88.11506
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2021)
Projected traffic189 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1705 (sa 2011) over Rushing Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1705 (sa 2011) over Rushing 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 1705 (sa 2011) over Rushing Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1705 (sa 2011) over Rushing Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1705 (sa 2011) over Rushing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.