US Bridges

Nfa 867 (sa 3515) over Short Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI NW of Bolivar · Structure no. 35S81170001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 867 (sa 3515) over Short Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 867 (sa 3515) over Short Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,282 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 867 (sa 3515)
CrossesShort Creek
Location2.6 MI NW of Bolivar
RouteCounty Highway 867
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30678, -89.05742
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.
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 rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2021)
Projected traffic1,282 by 2042
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$250,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 867 (sa 3515) over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 867 (sa 3515) over Short 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 867 (sa 3515) over Short Creek carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 867 (sa 3515) over Short Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 867 (sa 3515) over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.