US Bridges

Nfa 1550 (sa 2418) over Poplar Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI SE JCT SR76&HAYWOD · Structure no. 24015500003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
499
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1550 (sa 2418) over Poplar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1550 (sa 2418) over Poplar Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1550 (sa 2418)
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location3.3 MI SE JCT SR76&HAYWOD
RouteCounty Highway 1550
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37914, -89.24747
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2021)
Projected traffic798 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1550 (sa 2418) over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1550 (sa 2418) over Poplar 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 1550 (sa 2418) over Poplar Creek carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1550 (sa 2418) over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1550 (sa 2418) over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.