US Bridges

Nfa 2709 over Grays Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of SR138 · Structure no. 350A0950001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
387
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2709 over Grays Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 2709 over Grays Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 387 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2709
CrossesGrays Creek
Location1 MI S of SR138
RouteCounty Highway 2709
Coordinates35.32129, -88.91708
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2021)
Projected traffic688 by 2041
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$166,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2709 over Grays Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2709 over Grays Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2709 over Grays Creek carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2709 over Grays Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2709 over Grays Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.