US Bridges

Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Buck Creek

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI S JCT SR104&SR188 · Structure no. 27S80310003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Buck Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 854 (sa 2701)
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2.9 MI S JCT SR104&SR188
RouteCounty Highway 854
Coordinates35.95206, -89.11777
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2021)
Projected traffic432 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Buck Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Buck Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.