US Bridges

Nfa 865 (sa 3504) over Spring Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of Bolivar · Structure no. 35S82320001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
658 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,768
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 865 (sa 3504) over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 865 (sa 3504) over Spring Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 1,768 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,078 by 2042. The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 865 (sa 3504)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1 MI S of Bolivar
RouteCounty Highway 865
Coordinates35.21417, -89.00006
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length658 ft (200.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,768 (2021)
Projected traffic3,078 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 865 (sa 3504) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 865 (sa 3504) over Spring 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 865 (sa 3504) over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,768 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 865 (sa 3504) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 865 (sa 3504) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.