US Bridges

Nfa 825 (sa 2315) over Nash Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1 MI E of SR20 · Structure no. 23F00250001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 825 (sa 2315) over Nash Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 825 (sa 2315) over Nash Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,016 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 825 (sa 2315)
CrossesNash Creek
Location1 MI E of SR20
RouteCounty Highway 825
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95787, -89.2852
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2021)
Projected traffic1,016 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$223,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 825 (sa 2315) over Nash Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 825 (sa 2315) over Nash 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 825 (sa 2315) over Nash Creek carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 825 (sa 2315) over Nash Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 825 (sa 2315) over Nash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.