US Bridges

Nfa 1609 (sa 3501) over Indian Creek

Good

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1 MI N of Benton Co. Miss · Structure no. 35016090001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
729
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1609 (sa 3501) over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1609 (sa 3501) over Indian Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1609 (sa 3501)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1 MI N of Benton Co. Miss
RouteCounty Highway 1609
Coordinates35.008, -89.18145
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2021)
Projected traffic992 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1609 (sa 3501) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1609 (sa 3501) over Indian 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1609 (sa 3501) over Indian Creek carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1609 (sa 3501) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1609 (sa 3501) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.