US Bridges

Nfa 1552 (sa 3826) over Poplar Creek

Good

Haywood County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI NE JCT SR76&SR179 · Structure no. 38015520001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1552 (sa 3826) over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1552 (sa 3826) over Poplar Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa 1552 (sa 3826)
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location2.9 MI NE JCT SR76&SR179
RouteCounty Highway 1552
Coordinates35.42039, -89.24539
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2021)
Projected traffic179 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 1552 (sa 3826) over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1552 (sa 3826) over Poplar 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1552 (sa 3826) over Poplar Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1552 (sa 3826) over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1552 (sa 3826) over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.