US Bridges

Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Porters Creek

Good

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 8 MI N of Middleton · Structure no. 35016150013

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Porters Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Porters Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,136 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa 1615 (sa 3508)
CrossesPorters Creek
Location8 MI N of Middleton
RouteCounty Highway 1615
Coordinates35.1569, -88.88298
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2021)
Projected traffic1,136 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1615 (sa 3508) over Porters Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Porters 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 1615 (sa 3508) over Porters Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Porters Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1615 (sa 3508) over Porters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.