US Bridges

Nfa 1504 (sa 2319) over Harris Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of Newbern · Structure no. 23015040001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1504 (sa 2319) over Harris Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1504 (sa 2319) over Harris Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1504 (sa 2319)
CrossesHarris Creek
Location2 MI S of Newbern
RouteCounty Highway 1504
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08621, -89.24537
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2021)
Projected traffic278 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$727,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1504 (sa 2319) over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1504 (sa 2319) over Harris 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1504 (sa 2319) over Harris Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1504 (sa 2319) over Harris Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1504 (sa 2319) over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.