US Bridges

Nfa 1505 (sa 2303) over Running Reelfoot Bayou

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1 MI N of SR103 · Structure no. 23015050001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1505 (sa 2303) over Running Reelfoot Bayou is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1505 (sa 2303) over Running Reelfoot Bayou in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1505 (sa 2303)
CrossesRunning Reelfoot Bayou
Location1 MI N of SR103
RouteCounty Highway 1505
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17739, -89.49457
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2021)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1505 (sa 2303) over Running Reelfoot Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1505 (sa 2303) over Running Reelfoot Bayou 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 1505 (sa 2303) over Running Reelfoot Bayou carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1505 (sa 2303) over Running Reelfoot Bayou?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1505 (sa 2303) over Running Reelfoot Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.