US Bridges

Nfa A626 over Pleasent Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1 MI N of Bolivar · Structure no. 350A4620001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A626 over Pleasent Run Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A626 over Pleasent Run Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A626
CrossesPleasent Run Creek
Location1 MI N of Bolivar
RouteCounty Highway 5682
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.27768, -89.00214
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$224,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A626 over Pleasent Run Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A626 over Pleasent Run 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 A626 over Pleasent Run Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A626 over Pleasent Run Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A626 over Pleasent Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.