US Bridges

Nfa 2941 over Pond Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI SE of Dyersburg · Structure no. 230A0730001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2941 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2941 over Pond Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2941
CrossesPond Creek
Location1.7 MI SE of Dyersburg
RouteCounty Highway 827
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.99652, -89.37704
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2020)
Projected traffic1,248 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 2941 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2941 over Pond 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 2941 over Pond Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2941 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2941 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.