US Bridges

Nfa 1598 over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Tennessee · In the City of Ldlewild · Structure no. 27SR0430017

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1598 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1598 over Bear Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 90 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1598
CrossesBear Creek
LocationIn the City of Ldlewild
RouteCounty Highway 1598
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0335, -88.81197
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2021)
Projected traffic499 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1598 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Nfa 1598 over Bear 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 1598 over Bear Creek carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1598 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1598 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.