US Bridges

Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Doakville Creek

FairPosted for load

Dyer County, Tennessee · 3 MI W of Gibson Co. · Structure no. 23015020003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Doakville Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Doakville Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 438 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1502 (sa 2317)
CrossesDoakville Creek
Location3 MI W of Gibson Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1502
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06022, -89.21453
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2021)
Projected traffic438 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$983,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Doakville Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Doakville 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Doakville Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Doakville Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Doakville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.