US Bridges

Nfa 2721 over Light Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 2 MI W of Newbern · Structure no. 230A7280001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2721 over Light Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2721 over Light Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2721
CrossesLight Creek
Location2 MI W of Newbern
RouteCounty Highway 2721
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11058, -89.31889
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$140,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2721 over Light Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2721 over Light 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 2721 over Light Creek carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2721 over Light Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2721 over Light Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.