US Bridges

Nfa 1725 (sa 3626) over Turkey Creek

Good

Hardin County, Tennessee · Star RD 1 M N SR 203 · Structure no. 36017250001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1725 (sa 3626) over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1725 (sa 3626) over Turkey Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 1725 (sa 3626)
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationStar RD 1 M N SR 203
RouteCounty Highway 1725
Coordinates35.17831, -88.05925
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2021)
Projected traffic416 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1725 (sa 3626) over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1725 (sa 3626) over Turkey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1725 (sa 3626) over Turkey Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1725 (sa 3626) over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1725 (sa 3626) over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.