US Bridges

Nfa 835 (sa 2718) over Grass Creek

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI NE JCT SR105&DYER · Structure no. 27F00030001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 835 (sa 2718) over Grass Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 835 (sa 2718) over Grass Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa 835 (sa 2718)
CrossesGrass Creek
Location4.4 MI NE JCT SR105&DYER
RouteCounty Highway 835
Coordinates36.17786, -89.07958
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2021)
Projected traffic362 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$148,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 835 (sa 2718) over Grass Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 835 (sa 2718) over Grass 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 835 (sa 2718) over Grass Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 835 (sa 2718) over Grass Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 835 (sa 2718) over Grass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.