US Bridges

Nfa 1625 (sa 3515) over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI E of Whiteville · Structure no. 35016250001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1625 (sa 3515) over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1625 (sa 3515) over Clear Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1625 (sa 3515)
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.5 MI E of Whiteville
RouteCounty Highway 1625
Coordinates35.33636, -89.11561
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2021)
Projected traffic392 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1625 (sa 3515) over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1625 (sa 3515) over Clear 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 1625 (sa 3515) over Clear Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1625 (sa 3515) over Clear Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1625 (sa 3515) over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.