US Bridges

Nfa 1628 (sa 3516) over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI E of SR138 · Structure no. 35016280009

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1628 (sa 3516) over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1628 (sa 3516) over Dry Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1628 (sa 3516)
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.5 MI E of SR138
RouteCounty Highway 1628
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.40872, -88.98233
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1628 (sa 3516) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

About 126 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.