US Bridges

Nfa 1587 (sa 2703) over Buck Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 4.7 MI SE JCT SR104&SR188 · Structure no. 27015870003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1587 (sa 2703) over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1587 (sa 2703) over Buck Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 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
Location4.7 MI SE JCT SR104&SR188
RouteCounty Highway 1587
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94525, -89.05472
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2021)
Projected traffic256 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1999, making it 26 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 July 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 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.