US Bridges

Nfa 840 (sa 3513) over Little Creek

Good

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1 MI NW of Whiteville · Structure no. 35F00270001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
538
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 840 (sa 3513) over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 840 (sa 3513) over Little Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 538 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 840 (sa 3513)
CrossesLittle Creek
Location1 MI NW of Whiteville
RouteCounty Highway 840
Coordinates35.34414, -89.17886
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2021)
Projected traffic944 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 840 (sa 3513) over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 840 (sa 3513) over Little Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 840 (sa 3513) over Little Creek carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 840 (sa 3513) over Little Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 840 (sa 3513) over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.