US Bridges

Nfa 1628 (sa 3516) over Clover Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 2 MI W of SR18 · Structure no. 35016280003

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1628 (sa 3516) over Clover Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1628 (sa 3516) over Clover Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1628 (sa 3516)
CrossesClover Creek
Location2 MI W of SR18
RouteCounty Highway 1628
Coordinates35.41278, -88.91664
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2021)
Projected traffic304 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1628 (sa 3516) over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1628 (sa 3516) over Clover 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 1628 (sa 3516) over Clover Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1628 (sa 3516) over Clover Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1628 (sa 3516) over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.