US Bridges

Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Reeds Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 4 MI N of Newbern · Structure no. 23S81400003

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Reeds Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Reeds Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1503 (sa 2322)
CrossesReeds Creek
Location4 MI N of Newbern
RouteCounty Highway 1503
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17993, -89.25407
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2021)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) 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 1503 (sa 2322) over Reeds Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1503 (sa 2322) over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.