US Bridges

Nfa 1564 (sa 3815) over Kail Creek

Good

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI SE JCT SR54&CROCKE · Structure no. 38015640001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1564 (sa 3815) over Kail Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1564 (sa 3815) over Kail Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1564 (sa 3815)
CrossesKail Creek
Location1.2 MI SE JCT SR54&CROCKE
RouteCounty Highway 1564
Coordinates35.72572, -89.17786
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2021)
Projected traffic458 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1564 (sa 3815) over Kail Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1564 (sa 3815) over Kail 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 1564 (sa 3815) over Kail Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1564 (sa 3815) over Kail Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1564 (sa 3815) over Kail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.