US Bridges

Nfa 2709 over Piney Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of SR125 · Structure no. 350A1080001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2709 over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2709 over Piney Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 2709
CrossesPiney Creek
Location1 MI S of SR125
RouteCounty Highway 2709
Coordinates35.2738, -88.91325
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2021)
Projected traffic736 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2709 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2709 over Piney 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 2709 over Piney Creek carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2709 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2709 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.