US Bridges

Nfa 1623 over Piney Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI W of Chester Co. · Structure no. 35016230001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1623 over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1623 over Piney Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1623
CrossesPiney Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Chester Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1623
Coordinates35.33078, -88.82794
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic112 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 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 1623 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1623 over Piney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1623 over Piney Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1623 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1623 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.