US Bridges

Nfa 869 (sa 3506) over Little Hatchie Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of SR15 · Structure no. 35S80810013

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 869 (sa 3506) over Little Hatchie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 869 (sa 3506) over Little Hatchie Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2041. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 869 (sa 3506)
CrossesLittle Hatchie Creek
Location1 MI S of SR15
RouteCounty Highway 869
Coordinates35.17733, -88.80725
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2021)
Projected traffic368 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$484,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 869 (sa 3506) over Little Hatchie Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 869 (sa 3506) over Little Hatchie 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 869 (sa 3506) over Little Hatchie Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 869 (sa 3506) over Little Hatchie Creek?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 869 (sa 3506) over Little Hatchie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.