US Bridges

Nfa 1543 (sa 2402) over Grissom Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI SE JCT SR57&SR194 · Structure no. 24015430003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1543 (sa 2402) over Grissom Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1543 (sa 2402) over Grissom Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 254 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1543 (sa 2402)
CrossesGrissom Creek
Location2.6 MI SE JCT SR57&SR194
RouteCounty Highway 1543
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.01953, -89.51083
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2021)
Projected traffic406 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$274,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1543 (sa 2402) over Grissom Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1543 (sa 2402) over Grissom 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1543 (sa 2402) over Grissom Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1543 (sa 2402) over Grissom Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1543 (sa 2402) over Grissom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.