US Bridges

Nfa 1587 (sa 2703) over Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Tennessee · 4.9 MI SE JCT SR104&SR188 · Structure no. 27015870001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1587 (sa 2703) over Buck Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1587 (sa 2703) over Buck Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1587 (sa 2703)
CrossesBuck Creek
Location4.9 MI SE JCT SR104&SR188
RouteCounty Highway 1587
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94283, -89.05486
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2021)
Projected traffic275 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1587 (sa 2703) over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1587 (sa 2703) over Buck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1587 (sa 2703) over Buck Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1587 (sa 2703) over Buck Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1587 (sa 2703) over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.