US Bridges

Nfa 2711 over Porters Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 2 MI W of Middleton · Structure no. 350A2240003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2711 over Porters Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2711 over Porters Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2711
CrossesPorters Creek
Location2 MI W of Middleton
RouteCounty Highway 2711
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06769, -88.92159
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2021)
Projected traffic528 by 2040
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$980,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2711 over Porters Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2711 over Porters 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 2711 over Porters Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2711 over Porters Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2711 over Porters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.