US Bridges

Nfa 1544 (sa 2409) over Davis Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI NW JCT SR15&SR76 · Structure no. 24015440001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
766
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1544 (sa 2409) over Davis Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1544 (sa 2409) over Davis Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 766 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1544 (sa 2409)
CrossesDavis Creek
Location2.7 MI NW JCT SR15&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 1544
Coordinates35.255, -89.3971
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2021)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1544 (sa 2409) over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1544 (sa 2409) over Davis 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1544 (sa 2409) over Davis Creek carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1544 (sa 2409) over Davis Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1544 (sa 2409) over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.