US Bridges

Nfa 1444 (sa 2708) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.0 MI SE JCT SR5&SR76 · Structure no. 27S80330005

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1444 (sa 2708) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1444 (sa 2708) over Drainage Ditch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1444 (sa 2708)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.0 MI SE JCT SR5&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 1444
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80919, -88.912
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$103,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1444 (sa 2708) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1444 (sa 2708) over Drainage Ditch 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 1444 (sa 2708) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1444 (sa 2708) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1444 (sa 2708) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.