US Bridges

Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Town Creek

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · 2 MI N of Newbern · Structure no. 23015030001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Town Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1503 (sa 2322)
CrossesTown Creek
Location2 MI N of Newbern
RouteCounty Highway 1503
Coordinates36.14764, -89.26256
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2021)
Projected traffic702 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1503 (sa 2322) over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Town 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Town Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Town Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.