US Bridges

Nfa 1625 (sa 3515) over Gamble Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 5 MI NE of Whiteville · Structure no. 35016250003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1625 (sa 3515) over Gamble Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1625 (sa 3515) over Gamble Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1625 (sa 3515)
CrossesGamble Creek
Location5 MI NE of Whiteville
RouteCounty Highway 1625
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37689, -89.09122
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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$157,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.