US Bridges

Nfa 1438 (sa 2318) over Reeds Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of Obion CO · Structure no. 23S80270001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
497
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1438 (sa 2318) over Reeds Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1438 (sa 2318) over Reeds Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 497 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1438 (sa 2318)
CrossesReeds Creek
Location1 MI S of Obion CO
RouteCounty Highway 1438
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15782, -89.17775
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2021)
Projected traffic816 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1438 (sa 2318) over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1438 (sa 2318) over Reeds 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 1438 (sa 2318) over Reeds Creek carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1438 (sa 2318) over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1438 (sa 2318) over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.