US Bridges

Nfa 1497 (sa 2301) over Obion River

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · 4 MI W of SR3 · Structure no. 23014970003

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
536 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1497 (sa 2301) over Obion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1497 (sa 2301) over Obion River in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2042. The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesNfa 1497 (sa 2301)
CrossesObion River
Location4 MI W of SR3
RouteCounty Highway 1497
Coordinates36.00164, -89.64655
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length536 ft (163.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2021)
Projected traffic27 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 1497 (sa 2301) over Obion River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1497 (sa 2301) over Obion River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1497 (sa 2301) over Obion River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Nfa 1497 (sa 2301) over Obion River?

The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1497 (sa 2301) over Obion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.