US Bridges

Nfa 1626 (sa 3519) over Piney Creek

Good

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI E of SR125 · Structure no. 35016260003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1626 (sa 3519) over Piney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1626 (sa 3519) over Piney Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 1626 (sa 3519)
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.3 MI E of SR125
RouteCounty Highway 1626
Coordinates35.30353, -88.8625
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2021)
Projected traffic256 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1626 (sa 3519) over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1626 (sa 3519) over Piney 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 1626 (sa 3519) over Piney Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1626 (sa 3519) over Piney Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1626 (sa 3519) over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.